bgr_717288 - IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Obole
225.00 €(Approx. 256.50$ | 193.50£)
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Type : Obole
Date: c. 350-300 AC.
Mint name / Town : Ionie, Magnésie du Méandre
Metal : silver
Diameter : 10 mm
Orientation dies : 3 h.
Weight : 0,74 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Joli revers. Usure régulière. Patine grise
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête laurée d’Apollon à droite, les cheveux longs.
Reverse
Reverse description : Protomé de taureau à droite, la tête de face ; au-dessus, un méandre.
Reverse legend : MA
Reverse translation : (Magnésie).
Commentary
Très rare petite monnaie divisionnaire.
Historical background
IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM
(4th century BC)
Magnesia had been founded by the Magnetes, originating from Thessaly. The city, bathing at the foot of the Meander, was famous for its temple of Artemis Leucophyrene, built by Hermogenes around 190 BC and whose remains can still be admired today..
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