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Tetradrachm of Kyrene with silphion plant, struck under Nikis
Greek
Classical Period
435–375 B.C.
Mint: Cyrenaica, Kyrene
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 13.06 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.981
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1316.
DescriptionObverse: Silphion plant.
Reverse: In incuse circle head of Zeus Ammon to left.
In front of head, sprig of ivy.
Reverse: In incuse circle head of Zeus Ammon to left.
In front of head, sprig of ivy.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren