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Distater of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Athena, struck under Alexander III
Greek
Late Classical Period
336–323 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 17.18 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.167
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0658.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing a long pendant earring, a necklace of beads and a triple-crested Corinthian helmet, on which is a coiled serpent. Hair in three curls below helmet.
Reverse: Nike standing with body almost full front, head to left, holding a wreath in her extended right hand, and a naval standard in her left.
In field, left, a thunderbolt.
At right, inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Nike standing with body almost full front, head to left, holding a wreath in her extended right hand, and a naval standard in her left.
In field, left, a thunderbolt.
At right, inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren