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In ancient warfare just as in modern, naval power often determined the outcome of wars and the fate of empire. This coin was minted in Korkyra (modern Corfu), an island that had fought against Corinth in about 664 BC, the first naval battle recorded in Greek history.
Gift of Dr. Marvin Murray
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