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Fine Art Print : Electrotype Greek Coin from Thurium, Southern Italy
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Electrotype Greek Coin from Thurium, Southern Italy
Obverse only electrotype showing Athene wearing a crested Athenian helmet on which there is Scylla with a snaky tail and a tiny griffin on the neck guard. Thurium, also known as Thurii or Thuria was an ancient Greek city in Southern Italy. Around 410 BC
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TRURI : 1923.55.19a
Media ID 19226329
© RIC, photographer Mike Searle
Coin Coinage Coins Collection Cornwall Head Institution Metal Metallic Mint Minted Museum Numismatics Object Royal Struck Athena Lucania
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of ancient art with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning electrotype print showcases an Obverse image of a rare Electrotype Greek Coin from Thurium, Southern Italy. Created by renowned artist Mike Searle, this print features the intricately detailed design of Athene, the Greek goddess of wisdom, wearing a crested Athenian helmet adorned with mythical creatures - Scylla, with her snaky tail, and a tiny griffin on the neck guard. Bring the rich history and timeless allure of ancient Greece into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic work of art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 44.5cm x 42cm (17.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases an exquisite Electrotype Greek Coin from Thurium, Southern Italy. The obverse side of the coin features a stunning depiction of Athene, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, adorned with a crested Athenian helmet. Intriguingly, this helmet bears Scylla, a mythical creature with a snaky tail, as well as a tiny griffin on its neck guard. Thurium, also known as Thurii or Thuria in ancient times, was once a thriving Greek city located in Southern Italy. This coin is believed to have been minted around 410 BC during this prosperous era. Its remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail make it an invaluable artifact within the Cornwall Cornish Museum's esteemed collection. As we delve into the numismatic significance of this piece, we are transported back in time to witness the artistry involved in creating such intricate coins. Minted using precious metals like bronze or silver, these coins served not only as currency but also as symbols of power and cultural identity. The Royal Cornwall Museum takes great pride in preserving and showcasing objects like this Electrotype Greek Coin. Through their dedication to promoting historical understanding and appreciation for ancient civilizations like Lucania and Athena's influence on them, they continue to educate visitors about our rich heritage. Photographer Mike Searle has expertly captured every minute detail of this extraordinary artifact for all to admire.
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