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Drachm of Knidos with head of Aphrodite, struck under [Polycharm]os (?)
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
350–300 B.C.
Mint: Caria, Knidos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 3.42 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5598
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1989.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Aphrodite to right, wearing a sphendone and earring.
Reverse: Head and right foreleg of a lion to right.
Under the paw an eight-pointed star and inscription in Greek.
Traces of magistrate's name at right.
Reverse: Head and right foreleg of a lion to right.
Under the paw an eight-pointed star and inscription in Greek.
Traces of magistrate's name at 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)