Earliest example of Pegasus on a coin?

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  1. Nemo

    Nemo Well-Known Member

    I recently acquired one of the nicest and earliest examples of Pegasus on a coin.

    I many cases the wing is off flan and is incorrectly described as a horse.

    IONIA. Uncertain. EL 1/24 Stater (Circa 600-550 BC). 0.57 g. 6 mm.

    Obv: Bridled head of Pegasus left.

    Rev: Incuse punch with four raised squares.

    Weidauer 145-6
    PegElB.jpg

    Any other early Pegasus' out there?
     
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    Nemo, Jan 12, 2015
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That's a wonderful coin. Congratulations!
    Cheering.jpg
     
    Bing, Jan 12, 2015
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  4. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    That is an exceptional coin. The centering is perfect. Thank you for sharing it.
     
    dougsmit, Jan 12, 2015
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  5. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    oh man, what an AWESOME little coin nemo! the bridled pegasus with the little wings is fantastic!
     
    chrsmat71, Jan 12, 2015
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  6. Nemo

    Nemo Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys. Here's some perspective on the size. DollarPeg.jpg
     
    Nemo, Jan 12, 2015
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  7. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Here's my small Pegasus of the Seleucid or Macedonian rule, I guess. SeldPegasus.jpg SeleucFace.jpg
     
    7Calbrey, Jan 13, 2015
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  8. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Wow Nemo, that's a fantastic addition (I'm very jealous of that lil' gorgeous gold animal-coin!!)

    => bravo!!
     
    stevex6, Jan 13, 2015
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  9. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    That's an excellent piece ya' got there Nemo.

    You always jealous steve... ;)
     
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  10. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Good coin with nice details. Yeah if the missing wing wasn't mentioned I would have said its a horse.
     
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  11. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    very nice nugget :D
     
    Okidoki, Jan 13, 2015
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  12. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Sweet little coin!
     
    randygeki, Jan 13, 2015
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  13. Pishpash

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  14. KurtS

    KurtS Die variety collector

    First time I've seen this type--very nice, and great pictures too!
     
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  15. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Wow...Awesome!!!!
     
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  16. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    Very nice!! Congrats!
     
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  17. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    Awesome coin. Don't drop it or Nemo will be the one doing the finding.
     
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  18. Nemo

    Nemo Well-Known Member

    I'm embarrassed to admit it, but that took me a second... :) What size is that coin 7Calbrey?
     
    Nemo, Jan 14, 2015
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