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Tetrobol of Kingdom of Macedonia with horse, struck under Perdikkas II
Greek
Classical Period
446/5–438/7 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 13 mm. Weight: 1.80 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.956
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0630.
DescriptionObverse: Horse, with left foreleg raised, walking to right.
Reverse: Incuse square, within which Macedonian helmet, with crest and cheekpieces, to right.
Reverse: Incuse square, within which Macedonian helmet, with crest and cheekpieces, to right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren