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The theatre of Butrint (modern Albania), early 2nd century BCE. Due to the low-lying terrain the floor is now flooded.

The theatre of Butrint (modern Albania), early 2nd century BCE.

Gold daric from Persia, kingdom of Achaemenids, 5th-4th century BCE. O: King with bow and quiver. R: Incuse oblong.

Gold stater from Lydia, reign of Croesus, 560-546 BCE. O: Lion and ox. R: Two incuse squares.

Electrum stater from Miletos, Ionia, pre-575 BCE. O: Seated lion. R: Three incuses with stag's head (top), fox (middle), floral design (bottom).

Silver stater from Aegina, 4th century BCE. O: turtle. R: Incuse square with five sections.

Silver stater from Elis, 340 BCE. O: Head of Hera. R: Eagle.

Silver stater from Stymphalos, Arcadia, 360-350 BCE. O: Head of Artemis Stymphalia. R: Hercules with club.

Silver stater from Pheneos, Arcadia, c. 350 BCE. O: Head of Demeter. R: Hermes with caduceus and the infant Arcas.

Silver stater of the Archadian League, c. 360 BCE. O: Head of Zeus Lykaios. R: Seated Pan.