Ancient Greek silver coin from Caria, Halikarnassos Circa 500-495 BC
Denomination: AR Hekte
Size: 12mm Weight: 1.7 grams
Reverse: Incuse geometric pattern
References: Ashton & Konuk 32 HN Online 213 SNG Keckman 920 (uncertain mint).
In Greek mythology, a cetus (Ancient Greek: Κῆτος, romanized: Kêtos) is a large sea monster. Perseus slew a cetus to save Andromeda from being sacrificed to it. Later, before the Trojan War, Heracles also killed one to rescue Hesione. In Greek art, ceti were depicted as serpentine fish.
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