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Ellis stater with Zeus

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The coins of Olympia used mostly their main deity, Zeus.


Head of Zeus Head of Zeus Silver coin with the head of Zeus, from Pheidia's sculpture, issued at Elis.
Head of Hera Silver coin with the head of goddess Hera issued at Elis,
5th century BC.
Eagle Nike Silver stater with the eagle on the left eating a snake and Nike with wings seating on the right, with the monogram "Ð Ó", 5th century BC.
Eagle with rabbit Nike running Silver stater with the eagle on the left eating a rabbit and Nike with wings running on the right, with the monograms "F" and "A", 5th-4th century BC.

 

Coinage of Ancient Olympia (2)
Coinage of Ancient Olympia (3)




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