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Stater (Coin) Depicting Pegasus

350-338 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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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