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Tetradrachm of Klazomenai with head of Apollo, struck under Lysikles
Greek
Classical Period
387–367 B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Klazomenai
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 16.87 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5565
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1852.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, three quarters front to left, with loose flowing hair, laureate but without the stephanos.
Reverse: Swan standing to left, with its head turned back, preening its wings.
Inscriptions in Greek above and below.
Reverse: Swan standing to left, with its head turned back, preening its wings.
Inscriptions in Greek above and below.
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)