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Illustration
A silver coin from Abdera, Greece depicting a griffin. This creature from Greek mythology was a mix of a lion and eagle. (Numismatics Museum, Athens)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cite This Work
APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2015, December 19). Griffin, Silver Abdera Coin. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4350/griffin-silver-abdera-coin/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Griffin, Silver Abdera Coin." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 19, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4350/griffin-silver-abdera-coin/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Griffin, Silver Abdera Coin." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Dec 2015. Web. 04 Feb 2023.
