Magnesia, Ionia

AR Tetradrachm, 16.76g. 30mm. c.150-140 B.C. magistrate: Euphemos, son of Pausanios.   Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right with bow and quiver on shoulder.  Rev Apollo  Delphios standing to left holding fillet; decorated tripod behind; meander pattern below; all within laurel wreath.    Jones, ANSMN 24, pls. 23-24.   High relief head of Artemis in a refined  style executed by a gifted engraver.  Attractive light toning with beautiful relective surfaces.

 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd, List 64, 1994, no. 56.