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Didrachm of Euboian League with head of Euboia
Greek
Classical Period
405–404 B.C.
Mint: Euboia, Eretria (Euboian League)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 12.27 gm. Die Axis: 4
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number57.717
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek Coins, 1950-1963 (MFA), no. 096.
DescriptionObverse: Head of the nymph Euboia to right, wearing a round earring.
Reverse: Bull lying to right.
Above, vine branch with large bunch of grapes and one leaf.
Inscription below.
Reverse: Bull lying to right.
Above, vine branch with large bunch of grapes and one leaf.
Inscription below.
ProvenanceBy 1957: with Glendining & Co., Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W.1 (Glendining auction October 4, 1957, lot 92); purchased at the auction on behalf of MFA by Spink & Son, Ltd., 5, 6, & 7 King Street, St. James's, London, S.W. 1; December 12, 1957: purchased by MFA from Spink & Son, Ltd. for £ 277- (this figure is the total price for 57.716-722)