Green on light lilac and orange underprint
Obverse: Ancient coin with Poseidon at left
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea and, as 'Earth-Shaker,' of earthquakes. The name of the god Nethuns in Etruscan was adopted in Latin for Neptune in Roman mythology: both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon.
Reverse: Purple and green, Parthenon at center
The Acropolis of Athens, is one of the most glorious creations of humankind. It was constructed between 447 and 432 bc and was originally painted in vivid reds and blues, but the marble pillars gradually lost their paint and faded to white. It encompasses a remarkable collection of ancient Greek monuments, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheum, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and others. |