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1 Tetradrachm Sparta
| Issuer | Greece |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 24.24 g |
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| Obverse description | Standing figure of Artemis depicted as an archer, shown in three-quarter view drawing a bow, wearing a diadem and classical Greek attire with armour detailing. A deer stands to the right in the field, referencing her role as goddess of the hunt. The background field is filled with an incuse inscription of ancient Greek text rendered as decorative lettering. The large Lambda (Λ) monogram of Lacedaemon appears prominently in the upper right field. The legends SPARTA and Λακεδαίμων appear at the top, with the date 2023 in the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | Full-length effigy of a Spartan hoplite warrior standing at centre, clad in elaborate classical Greek armour including a crested Corinthian helmet, muscled cuirass, pteruges, greaves, and a large round hoplon shield. The warrior holds a spear vertically at his right side. In the left background, a classical Greek temple with Doric columns is depicted in relief, flanked by sculptural statuary. Trees and landscaping elements fill the right background. The engraver's initials appear discreetly in the lower right field. The denomination legend τετράΔραχμον appears at the top of the coin. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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