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Drachm of Plarasa and Aphrodisias with bust of Aphrodite
Greek
Hellenistic Period
1st century B.C.
Mint: Caria, Plarasa and Aphrodisias
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 3.46 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5595
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1990.
DescriptionObverse: Within a circle of dots bust of Aphrodite, veiled, and wearing stephané, and earring.
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt to left.
Inscriptions in Greek in field and around.
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt to left.
Inscriptions in Greek in field and around.
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)