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Stater of Elis with eagle and hare
Greek
Early Classical Period
480–440 B.C.
Mint: Elis (Peloponnesos)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 11.78 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5482
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1196.
DescriptionObverse: Eagle flying to right, carrying a hare in its talons.
Reverse: In incuse square, Nike seated to left upon a square base or altar. In her right hand, extended, she holds a wreath (?); her left rests on the seat, at her side.
Inscription in the field at right.
Reverse: In incuse square, Nike seated to left upon a square base or altar. In her right hand, extended, she holds a wreath (?); her left rests on the seat, at her side.
Inscription in the field at right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1901: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 22,142.63 (this figure is the total price for MFA 01.5425-01.5657)