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Medallion of Syracuse
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Moses, Henry; Prowett, Septimus
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Date made: 1825
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 14 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in
Nomenclature: decorative
Classification: whales
AF-DB-1648
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Moses, Henry; Prowett, Septimus
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Date made: 1825
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 14 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in
Nomenclature: decorative
Classification: whales
Uncolored engraving depicting a Syracuse coin with a motif of four dolphins and a woman's head in profile. Title and production information printed in lower margin.
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