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Hemidrachm of Kyme with eagle

Greek
Hellenistic Period
320–250 B.C.
Mint: Aeolis, Kyme

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 1.98 gm.
Credit Line Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5547
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

Catalogue Raisonné Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1650.
DescriptionObverse: Eagle standing right looking back.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Forepart of horse prancing to right.
Below, one-handled cup.
Inscription in Greek.
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)