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Archaeological Object. A pendant made from a silver coin, the dekadrachm (ten-drachma) of Syracuse, set in a gold mount with a suspension loop. The front face shows a female head surrounded by four dolphins, possibly Arethusa or Persephone. The reverse shows a chariot pulled by four horses and a charioteer. The goddess of victory Nike flies overhead to crown the charioteers head with a wreath. This coin is reputed to be one of the so-called <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty_pieces_of_silver">thirty pieces of silver</a> paid to Judas for betraying Christ. This belief comes from the Middle Ages.</div>
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The Hunt Museum</div>
20 February 2014, 13:31
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