Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, AE Circa 350-300 BC, Apollo / Bull – RR

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Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, AE (bronze, 1.18g, 11.5mm), Circa 350-300 BC
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo left
Rev: Forepart of bull right, maeander pattern to left, MAĪ“ above
Ref: SNG Cop. 802 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, Good VF (verdigris, deposit on the edge otherwise, beautifully struck on dark green patina)
Note:Ā  Ionia, a region in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), was home to the city of Magnesia ad Maeandrum. The obverse features a laureate head of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy, symbolizing the city’s cultural and religious affiliations. On the reverse, a forepart of a bull is depicted, with a distinctive Maeander pattern to the left, a common decorative motif in ancient Greek art. This coin provides valuable insights into the artistic and cultural heritage of Magnesia ad Maeandrum, as well as its economic significance in the region during the Hellenistic period.

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