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Stater of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Apollo, struck under Philip II
Greek
Late Classical Period
359–336 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Pella or Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 8.59 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.165
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0643.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, laureate, to right.
Short hair in fine, curly locks.
Reverse: Biga, galloping to right.
Between the horses' legs a thunderbolt.
Below, inscription in Greek.
Short hair in fine, curly locks.
Reverse: Biga, galloping to right.
Between the horses' legs a thunderbolt.
Below, inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren