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Laurel Crown
ID: YRMNK13 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2004

Laurel Crown

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View of a gold/silver crown of laurel wreaths that was given to a victor. It dates to the Classical Period—fourth century B.C.

In ancient Greece, a laurel wreath—not of gold(!)—was given to winners of contests held at Delphi.