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1/6 stater of Phokaia with head of Omphale

Greek
Classical Period
480–400 B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Phokaia

Medium/Technique Electrum
Dimensions Diameter: 10 mm. Weight: 2.56 gm.
Credit Line Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number95.152
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

Catalogue Raisonné Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1917.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Herakles in lion's skin, profile to left.
Below a seal as symbol.
Reverse: Incuse square of the mill-sail pattern.
Provenance1895: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 29,857.37 (this figure is the total price for MFA 95.9-95.174)