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Didrachm of Klazomenai with head of Apollo, struck under Demeas
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
360–300 B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Klazomenai
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 7.54 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number08.349
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1859.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, facing front, with flying hair.
Reverse: Swan to left flapping his wings.
Inscriptions in Greek above and at left.
Reverse: Swan to left flapping his wings.
Inscriptions in Greek above and at left.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; June 1908: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 4,884.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 08.329-08.359)