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Drachm of Syracuse with head of Apollo, struck under Agathokles
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
317–310 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 4.29 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.952
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0456.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo laureate, left.
Beneath head, inscription.
Reverse: Biga racing right.
In field, triskeles.
Inscription in Greek around.
Round incuse.
Beneath head, inscription.
Reverse: Biga racing right.
In field, triskeles.
Inscription in Greek around.
Round incuse.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren