Stater of Essex

Unknown artist

75 BCE-50 BCE

Electrum

Arthur M. Sackler Museum

Two ancient electrum coins are shown against a black background. The coin on the left has a circular design with raised elements. The coin on the right is also circular and features a more detailed, possibly figurative, design with some visible text around the edge. Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev.: Horse r.; to l., "eye" (barbarized chariot) and driver; below, dot. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation