Corinthia, Corinth; AR Stater; Pegasos/head of Athena
Description:
Corinthia, Corinth, 405 - 345 BC. AR Stater. Pegasos flying left, koppa below / Helmeted head of Athena left, astragalos behind helmet, trident above.
Diameter:
AR22 mm
Weight:
8,42 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
Calciati 133
Commentary:
good metal, great high relief details, scratch on the reverse; including collector's original card with detailed description
History:
Before and during the classical period, Corinth had about thousand hetairas (sacred prostitutes) in the temple of Aphrodite; these prostitutes served welthy inhabitants of the city and its guests, contributing to the financial revenues.
Article Number:
026-05-02-41652