About this artwork
The front of this coin depicts the winged horse Pegasus flying left.
On the back the goddess Athena Chalinitis “The Bridler” is shown facing left with a diminutive dove behind her, surrounded by a wreath.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 151
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Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Greek
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Title
- Stater (Coin) Depicting Pegasus
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Place
- Corinth (Minted in:)
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Date
- 350 BCE–338 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1138
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/9673/manifest.json
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