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bgr_649890 - IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Unité

IONIA - MAGNESIA AD MEANDRUM Unité AU
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Item sold on our e-shop (2021)
Price : 220.00 €
Type : Unité
Date: c. 350-300 AC.
Mint name / Town : Magnésie du Méandre, Ionie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 12,5 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 1,75 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Très beau taureau. Métal légèrement piqué au droit. Patine vert foncé
Catalogue references :
Laffaille-  - GC.- * - Cop.804  - Aulock-  - BMC.-

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête laurée d’Apollon à gauche.

Reverse

Reverse description : Protomé de taureau à droite.
Reverse legend : MAG.
Reverse translation : (Magnésie).

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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