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Obol of Kleitor with head of Athena
Greek
Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
400–322 B.C.
Mint: Arkadia (Peloponnesos), Kleitor
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 11 mm. Weight: 0.80 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5502
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1258.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena to left, with long, loose hair and crested Attic helmet.
Reverse: Bridled horse, with loose rein, prancing to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Bridled horse, with loose rein, prancing to right.
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)