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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Lokris Opuntia stater
From: john.nebel at csdco.com (John Nebel)
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:04:54 -0600
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Peter,

Thanks for looking!

The scary eyes are probably an artifact due to corrosion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persephone

I rotated the image CCW a little and she looks less snooty.  Those are corn 
husks in her hair - she brings us spring, summer, and food.

http://www.ancientmoney.org/greece_proper/lokris_stater.html

Best,

John

Peter Cheyne wrote:
> These macros are a vibrant connection to an exciting and fascinating 
> epoch.  

The female bust on that silver coin has really scary eyes!
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Replies: Reply from tcharara at mac.com (Tarek Charara) ([Leica] IMG: Lokris Opuntia stater)
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