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Tetrobol of Kingdom of Macedonia with prancing horse, struck under Perdikkas II
Greek
Classical Period
454–413 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 14 mm. Weight: 1.89 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5439
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0631.
DescriptionObverse: Unbridled horse prancing to right.
Plain exergual line and border.
Reverse: Incuse square, within which a double linear square containing a crested helmet to right with Greek inscription around it..
Plain exergual line and border.
Reverse: Incuse square, within which a double linear square containing a crested helmet to right with Greek inscription around it..
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1901: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 22,142.63 (this figure is the total price for MFA 01.5425-01.5657)