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Stater of Lycia with head of Athena, struck under Khäräi
Greek
Classical Period
425–410 B.C.
Mint: Lycia, Xanthos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 8.18 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5627
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2086.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena to left, wearing a crested Athenian helmet, the front adonrned with three upright olive leaves.
Reverse: Head of a bearded satrap, 3/4 front to left, wearing a Persian headdress. Inscription at sides. All within incuse square.
Reverse: Head of a bearded satrap, 3/4 front to left, wearing a Persian headdress. Inscription at sides. All within incuse square.
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)