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Stater of the Orescii, from the Asyut Hoard, Egypt, 1968

Stater of the Orescii, from the Asyut Hoard, Egypt, 1968

The Orescii

Greek

Bearded centaur with long hair in Archaic running pose ("knielauf"), abducting Maenad who has lifted right hand in defense; test cut on obverse; rev: four-part square pattern.

Silver

Archaic period

Coins