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In 2008, the decision to remove this deity from coinage in favor of a more modern design led to a popular movement to "save" this deity. Â Also referred to sometimes as (*) Prydein, this figure is usually depicted seated on a globe above waves, or on a rock holding a spear with a spiked shield beside her -- similar to the goddess Minerva. Â She first appeared on coins issued under the emperor Hadrian and was worshiped by the inhabitants of her namesake Roman province. Â For 10 points, name this female deity, the personification of the British isles.
In 2008, the decision to remove this deity from coinage in favor of a more modern design led to a popular movement to "save" this deity.
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