Silver Drachm of Greek Magnesia, 465-459 BCE, 1

Silver Drachm of Greek Magnesia, 465-459 BCE, 1

Obverse--Head of Zeus

Reverse-- Theta Epsilon, initials of Themistocles, 6 yrs. governor of Magnesia

A rising star in Athenian politics, from the plebeans,

he always pushed for a strong navy to defend against the Persians. Our word MAGNET possibly from Magnesia lodestone.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for map of Greek colonies in Turkey.