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Stater of Kingdom of Epiros with head of Zeus, struck under Alexander
Greek
Late Classical Period
342–334 B.C.
Mint: Epiros (Kingdom), Lokroi (Bruttium) (?)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 11.02 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.212
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0943.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Zeus to right, wearing oak-wreath.
Reverse: In center thunderbolt, to right of which an eagle's head facing right.
Inscription in Greek at left and right.
Reverse: In center thunderbolt, to right of which an eagle's head facing right.
Inscription in Greek at left and right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren