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Tetradrachm of Rhodes with head of Helios, struck under Ameinias
Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd–2nd century B.C.
Mint: Caria (Islands off), Rhodes
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 13.23 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.975
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2054.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Helios, radiate.
Reverse: Rose, with bud to right.
At left, prow of ship.
Above and below rose: inscriptions in Greek.
Reverse: Rose, with bud to right.
At left, prow of ship.
Above and below rose: inscriptions in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren