Ancient Greek coin. Corinth stater circa 415- 387 BC
Obverse - Pegasus, left, with pointed wing
Reverse - Head of Athena, right, wearing Corinthian helmet and large neck guard
On display?
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Creatures Great & Small - Hands on activity
A silver Greek coin showing the mythical flying horse Pegasus made about 330BC.
Real and imaginary creatures have been a favourite subject for artists and craftsmen since the earliest times. These objects were made thousands of years apart and all over the world. How many different animals and monsters can you identify? Some might live in your back garden, others only in your imagination.
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