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Drachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Poseidon, struck under Antigonos II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
277–239 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis or Pella
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.93 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1986.247
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Poseidon right, wearing wreath.
Reverse: Athena Alkis to left, shield on left arm, spear in raised right hand.
In field left, Macedonian helmet.
Inscriptions in Greek.
Reverse: Athena Alkis to left, shield on left arm, spear in raised right hand.
In field left, Macedonian helmet.
Inscriptions in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1985: with Münzen und Medaillen A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland; purchased by MFA from Münzen und Medaillen A.G., June 25, 1986