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Coin of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Athena, struck under Antigonos II

Greek
Hellenistic Period
277–239 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis or Pella

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 5.60 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.701
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena right.
Reverse: Pan erecting trophy to right.
At left, Macedonian helmet. At right, uncertain symbol.
Monogram below. 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