Corinthian Stater: Pegasus, Athena

Artist Unidentified artist

CultureGreek, Corinthian

Datec. 350 BCE

Mediumcoin

Dimensions7/8 in., 0.00132 lb. (2.2 cm, 0.0006 kg)

Classificationscoins & medals

Credit LineGift of G. Patrick Hunter, Jr.

Object number91.185

DescriptionObverse:
Pegasus in flight with careful detail on mane, teeth, and wing feathers. The Greek letter koppa, a Q-shaped character from the Archaic Corinthian alphabet, is situated under Pegasus.

Reverse:
Head of Athena, in profile to left, wearing Corinthian helmet encircled by a laurel wreath, and an earring. Athena’s facial features are detailed and her mouth is small, the lower lip smaller than the upper. In the field, the Greek letters alpha and rho occur below her neck, the plow behind her.

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