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Live auction - bgr_892928 - IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Tétradrachme stéphanophore

IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Tétradrachme stéphanophore AU
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Estimate : 1 300 €
Price : no bid
Maximum bid : no bid
End of the sale : 04 June 2024 14:15:14
Type : Tétradrachme stéphanophore
Date: c.150-140 avant J.-C
Mint name / Town : Magnésie, Ionie
Metal : silver
Diameter : 34,5 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 16,83 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un flan large et bien centré. Très beau buste d’Artémis ainsi qu’un revers finement détaillé. Des faiblesses. Patine grise avec des reflets dorés
Catalogue references :

Obverse


Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Buste diadémé et drapé d'Artémis à droite avec le carquois et l'arc sur l'épaule.

Reverse


Reverse description : Apollon nu debout à gauche sur la représentation symbolique du Méandre, appuyé sur un trépied, tenant de la main droite, deux bandelettes ; le tout dans une couronne de laurier.
Reverse legend : MAGNHTWN// EUFHMOS// PAUSANIOU

Historical background


IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM

(c. 160 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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