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Obol of the Oitaioi (Oeta) with head of lion
Greek
Classical Period
400–344 B.C.
Mint: Thessaly, The Oitaioi (Oeta)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 171 mm. Weight: 0.80 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number10.243
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0910.
DescriptionObverse: Lion's head to left with spearhead in mouth.
Reverse: Bow and quiver.
Inscription in Greek below.
Reverse: Bow and quiver.
Inscription in Greek below.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; June 2, 1910: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren