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Drachm of Kolophon with head of Apollo, struck under Nikias
Greek
Classical Period
400–350 B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Kolophon
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 3.59 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5579
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1879.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, laureate to left, hair rolled up behind.
Reverse: Seven stringed lyre.
Inscription in Greek at left and right.
Reverse: Seven stringed lyre.
Inscription in Greek at left and right.
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)