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Hemidrachm of Hermione with head of Demeter
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
350–322 B.C.
Mint: Argolis (Peloponnesos), Hermione
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 2.72 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5487
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1234.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Demeter Chthonia, to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, pendant earring, and bead necklace. Hair caught up behind, ends hanging loose below.
Reverse: Monogram within wreath of grain leaves.
Reverse: Monogram within wreath of grain leaves.
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)