On the obverse of this coin, Orpheus is depicted seated on a rock. He is wearing a phrygian cap, in a belted robe (chiton) and cloak (himation). In the left arm he is holding a lyra. In the reverse side a winged horse (Pegasus) to the right.
Caption Gold stater of Lampsakos depicting Orpheus seated and holding lyra
Mythic people Orpheus (Musician)
Type Coin
Artist/Creator Lampsakos mint
Origin Lampsakos, Mysia
Current position Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen, Nomisma NDP Coin Galleries Altes Museum, Berlin
Index number 18215944
Dating 387-334 BC
Notes
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