Lot 1821

Description

Ionia, Magnesia on the Maeander, (after 165 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.185 grams), obv. diademed bust of Artemis to right with bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. Apollo standing to left on meander pattern, holding branch and resting left elbow on tripod surmounted by quiver, to left **MAGNHTWN*, to right **PAUSANIAS* and **PAUSANIOU**, all within laurel wreath, (cf.S.4485, Jones [ANSMN 24], [p.104-5], Nos.8-22, SNG Cop. 844, SNG von Aulock 7922, SNG Lockett 2830). Weak in places on wreath on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.

Some 27 examples of this type were known to Jones for this pair of Magistrates.