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Tetradrachm of Kamarina with Athena driving quadriga
Greek
Classical Period
about 425–405 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Kamarina
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 16.89 gm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.435
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0259.
DescriptionObverse: Quadriga three quarters to right, horses galloping; Athena as charioteer in crested Athenian helmet and chiton; in drawn-back right, a goad; in left hand, three reins; crowned by Nike with wreath; double ground line.
In exergue, a fish to right.
Border of dots.
Obverse by Euainetos (?)
Reverse: Head of Herakles to left, lightly bearded, in lion's scalp; side whiskers.
Below, laurel leaf and berry.
Inscription in Greek around.
In exergue, a fish to right.
Border of dots.
Obverse by Euainetos (?)
Reverse: Head of Herakles to left, lightly bearded, in lion's scalp; side whiskers.
Below, laurel leaf and berry.
Inscription in Greek around.
ProvenanceMay 21, 1883, Rev. J. H. De Messine sale, J. Sambon, Milan, lot 117 [see note]. Before 1902, William Greenwell (b. 1820 – d. 1918), Durham; July 1902, sold by William Greenwell to Edward Perry Warren (b. 1860 – d. 1928), London; September 1904, sold by Edward Perry Warren to the MFA. (Accession date: September 1, 1904)
Note: many thanks to Dr John Voukelatos for the De Messine provenance information.
Note: many thanks to Dr John Voukelatos for the De Messine provenance information.