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bgr_717286 - IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Hemiobole

IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Hemiobole AU/XF
195.00 €(Approx. 210.60$ | 167.70£)
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Type : Hemiobole
Date: c. 400-350 AC.
Mint name / Town : Magnésie du Méandre, Ionie
Metal : silver
Diameter : 6,5 mm
Weight : 0,26 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée présentant un très beau taureau. Patine grise
Catalogue references :

Obverse


Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Taureau passant à droite : au-dessous, le Méandre.

Reverse


Reverse description : Etoile.
Reverse legend : MAG.

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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