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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1890,0504.1
Denomination: stater (3 Corinthian staters or 30 litrae silver)
Description: Gold coin. (whole); Head of Zeus Eleutherios left, bearded; wearing a diadem of laurels. (obverse); Pegasos flying left; in front, momogram; beneath, mark of value. (reverse)
Authority: Ruler: Timoleon
Cultures/periods: Greek
Production date: 345BC-317BC
Production place: Minted in: Syracuse (historic - Sicily)
Materials: gold
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 2.130 grammes
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Bibliographic references: BMC Greek (Sicily) / Catalogue of Greek coins: Sicily (184.265)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; mythical figure/creature
Associated names: Representation of: Zeus/Jupiter; Representation of: Pegasus
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Rollin & Feuardent
Acquisition date: 1890
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1890,0504.1

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