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A tetradrachm commemorating the Battle of Salamis, BC480 Long Caption: Obverse: Head of Athene in a helmet within a pearled ring (right). Reverse: Within an olive wreath an owl seated on a prostrate amphora, the prow of a galley (right). Shows the trophy erected at Salamis. Greek inscription. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0159 Artist: unknown Date: BC165 Medium: silver Size: 28 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.