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Didrachm of Kos with head of Herakles, struck under Philo[...]
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
366–300 B.C.
Mint: Caria (Islands off), Kos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 6.95 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5614
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2021.
DescriptionObverse: Head of bearded Herakles to right, wearing lion-skin.
Reverse: Female head to left, veiled.
At right: inscription in Greek.
Below: inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Female head to left, veiled.
At right: inscription in Greek.
Below: 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)