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Oktobol of Syracuse with head of Athena, struck under Agathokles
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
305–289 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 5.60 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.154
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0464.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, adorned with running griffin; earring, bead necklace. Hair loose below and about ear.
Reverse: Winged thunderbolt.
Above and below: Inscription in Greek.
Monogram below.
Reverse: Winged thunderbolt.
Above and below: Inscription in Greek.
Monogram below.