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Tetrobol of Kingdom of Macedonia with Macedonian shield, struck under Philip V and Perseus (semi-autonomous)
Greek
Hellenistic Period
185–168 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 2.76 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.178
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0726.
DescriptionObverse: Macedonian shield with a club in the center.
Reverse: Macedonian helmet with cheek-pieces, to left. In field aplustre.
Inscription around.
Reverse: Macedonian helmet with cheek-pieces, to left. In field aplustre.
Inscription around.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren