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        "tombstone": "Tetradrachm: Owl, standing, r., crescent moon and olive branch above (reverse), 449\u2013440 BCE. Greek, minted at Athens (Attica). Silver; diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Jacob Hirsch, 1941.296.b",
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        "title": "Tetradrachm: Owl, standing, r., crescent moon and olive branch above (reverse)",
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        "measurements": "Diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)",
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                "inscription": "\u0391\u0398\u0395",
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