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Replica of a Greek didrachma (two drachmas) dating from 480 to 450 BC found in the ancient city of Neapolis, Macedonia.
The so-called Gorgoneion was a protective amulet represented by the image of the Gorgon, generally sticking out her tongue between her fangs.
It was used as an apotropaic symbol and was placed on doors, walls, entrances to houses, coins, shields, breastplates... In the hope of warding off all evil.
Diameter 18mm.