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Drachm of Chios with sphinx, struck under Geros
Greek
Classical Period
412–350 B.C.
Mint: Ionia (Islands off), Chios
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 14 mm. Weight: 3.69 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5594
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1951.
DescriptionObverse: On a circular shield, a sphinx seated to left, with a long-necked amphora and a bunch of grapes at left.
Reverse: Granulated surface divided into four parts by bands crossing at right angles.
On the horizontal band: inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Granulated surface divided into four parts by bands crossing at right angles.
On the horizontal band: inscription in Greek.
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)