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Drachm of Syracuse with head of Persephone, struck under Hieron II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
274–216 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 4.19 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.389
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0474.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Persephone, profile to left, wreathed with wheat, and wearing necklace and earring.
Behind her head a cornucopia.
Reverse: Biga galloping to right.
Inscription in Greek below.
Behind her head a cornucopia.
Reverse: Biga galloping to right.
Inscription in Greek below.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry. Warren; 1897: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 25,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)