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Drachm of Kingdom of Thrace with head of Herakles, struck under Lysimachos
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
300–298 B.C.
Mint: Thrace (Kingdom), Lampsakos (Mysia)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 4.08 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number11.1773
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0822.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Herakles right, beardless and wearing lionskin.
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne left, holding eagle on right hand.
Below, forepart of Pegasos above forepart of a lion. Torch under throne.
Inscription in Greek at right and below throne.
Round incuse.
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne left, holding eagle on right hand.
Below, forepart of Pegasos above forepart of a lion. Torch under throne.
Inscription in Greek at right and below throne.
Round incuse.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; October 16, 1911: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 17,291.36 (this figure is the total price for MFA 11.1756-11.1808)