Gold Stater of Magnesia, 155-145 BCE

Gold Stater of Magnesia, 155-145 BCE

Magnesia was famous for its temple to Artemis, goddess of the hunt, nature and the moon.

Obverse-Artemis wearing a stephane, a garland of flowers.

Reverse-Nike driving a biga and holding a kentron, a spur, in her right hand and the reins in her left hand.

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