Lot 2701

Description

Ionia, Magnesia, (after 165 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.83 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 PAVSANIAS and PAVSANIAOV, all within laurel wreath, (cf.S.4485, ANSMN 24, Jones 8-22, [p.104-5]). Extremely fine and rare.