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Stater of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Apollo
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
about 323–315 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 8.62 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.164
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0637.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, laureate, to right. Short hair, in thick, slightly wavy locks.
Reverse: Biga, galloping to right.
Between the horses' legs the head of a trident.
Below, inscription in Greek.
Reigns of Philip III-Kassander, striking in the name of Philip II.
Reverse: Biga, galloping to right.
Between the horses' legs the head of a trident.
Below, inscription in Greek.
Reigns of Philip III-Kassander, striking in the name of Philip II.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren