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Coin of Athens with head of Athena
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
2nd century A.D.
Mint: Achaea: Attica, Athens
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 8.78 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.741
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse: Athena stands, head left, holding Nike with wreath on right hand and in left spear resting beside shield, placed on ground.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Athena stands, head left, holding Nike with wreath on right hand and in left spear resting beside shield, placed on ground.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: in the collection of an English clergyman (now MFA 65.636-65.870); about 1963: collection purchased at auction in London by Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; collection purchased by MFA from Robert E. Hecht, Jr., June 9,1965