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Stater: Pegasos (obverse); Head of Athena (reverse)
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On the obverse of this coin, the divine winged horse Pegasos takes flight, its front legs rearing up to the left. On the reverse, Athena, who gave the Corinthian hero Bellerophon the reins to tame Pegasos, wears a Corinthian-style helmet and is accompanied by a mask of the satyr-god Silenos. Repeated in this coinage, the story of Pegasos became an integral part of Corinthian mythology.
| Artist / Maker | Greece, Corinth |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 350–338 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Corinth |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Coins |
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