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Drachm of Rhodes with head of Helios, struck under Artemon
Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd–2nd century B.C.
Mint: Caria (Islands off), Rhodes
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 3.36 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5623
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2065.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Helios, radiate to right.
Reverse: In a shallow incuse square a rose with a bud on the right,
in field left, headdress of Isis (globe with plumes between serpents).
Above rose: inscription in Greek. In field: inscription in Greek.
Reverse: In a shallow incuse square a rose with a bud on the right,
in field left, headdress of Isis (globe with plumes between serpents).
Above rose: inscription in Greek. In field: 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))