Greek Coin | Bronze Litra

Greek Coin | Bronze LitraHistory of the Artifact Made in copper, these coins from the Greek colony of Syracuse, in modern day Sicily, feature a diademed head of Poseidon God of the seas, storms, earthquakes and horses whilst the reverse features his iconic Trident flanked by dolphins another recurring symbol of Poseidon. The city of Syracuse is located on the east coast of Sicily and was originally a Greek colony founded by Corinth in 734 B. C. Throughout the centuries, it

These coins feature a simplified imperial bust on the obverse—sometimes barely more than an abstract outline of the emperor’s profile—and on the reverse

it captures a moment of grand spectacle and imperial propaganda

or a modest meal at a tavern

enough to feed a small family for a day

often modifying the design to include their own symbols or names while maintaining the original aesthetic

shedding light on the composition of asteroids and the history of Earth's interactions with extraterrestrial objects

these buttons are quiet artifacts of a broader story—one of imperial ambition

No corner of the ring is left undecorated

Christian art and iconography held profound significance

Reflecting the influence of Roman coinage

derived from the Latin word for "bag

meaning that Mary was conceived without original sin and that she lived a life completely free of sin