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Tetradrachm of Miletos with head of Apollo, struck under Demainos
Greek
Late Classical Period
350–334 B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Miletos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 15.30 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5591
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1886.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo to left, laureate and with long hair.
Reverse: Lion standing to left and looking back at a star of eight points.
Monogram at left and inscription in Greek below.
Reverse: Lion standing to left and looking back at a star of eight points.
Monogram at left and inscription in Greek 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)