© Description générale des monnaies antiques de l'Espagne
© Description générale des monnaies antiques de l'Espagne
Drachm Pegasus; Iberian script 250 BC - 206 BC
| Silver | 4.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Emporion (Hispania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#332982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus flying right.
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Translation: Emporion
Interesting fact
The Pegasus depicted on the coin is a symbol of the mythical winged horse that was said to have been tamed by the hero Bellerophon. In ancient Greek mythology, Pegasus was associated with wisdom, inspiration, and poetry, and was often depicted with the Muses. The use of the Pegasus image on this coin may suggest that the people of Emporion (Hispania) valued these qualities and saw themselves as connected to the cultural and intellectual traditions of ancient Greece.
