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.
On View
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Unidentified artist
c. 306-281 BCE
Unidentified artist
306 - 281 BCE
Unidentified artist
350-306 BCE
