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silver obol of Orontes, satrap of Mysia, showing the forepart of Pegasos with curled wings Coin Type: Silver obol of Orontes, Satrap of Mysia, c. 357-352 BCE.
Mint and Date: Adramytteion, mid 4th century BCE
Size and Weight: 9mm x 10mm, 0.48g.
Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing a crested helmet.
Reverse: OPONTA
Protome of Pegasos left with curled wing.
Provenance: heliosnumismatik (eBay), January 2012.
Ref: SNG BN Paris 1161
BW Ref: 001 055 000
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