Lot 25
Ionia, Magnesia ad Meandrum (c. 150-140 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Stephanophoric type, Pausias, son of Pausias, magistrate,

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£2,400
Description
Ionia, Magnesia ad Meandrum (c. 150-140 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Stephanophoric type, Pausias, son of Pausias, magistrate, 16.86g. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis facing right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. ΠAYΣANIAΣ / ΠAYΣANIOY, Apollo Delphis standing left, resting on tall tripod, holding branch tied with fillet, meander pattern below, all within a laurel wreath. (SNG Von Aulock 7922; SNG Copenhagen 844; Jameson 1504). Extremely Fine or better. Well‑centred and well‑struck. High relief portrait of fine style. Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 436 (23/01/2019) lot #218.

