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Obol of the Perrhaiboi with horse
Greek
Classical Period
465–420 B.C.
Mint: Thessaly, Oloösson (the Perrhaiboi)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 12 mm. Weight: 0.84 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number11.1784
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0916.
DescriptionObverse: Horse prancing left, with dangling rein.
Reverse: Athena kneeling on right knee, right, with Athenian helmet, spear and shield.
Inscription in Greek in field.
Reverse: Athena kneeling on right knee, right, with Athenian helmet, spear and shield.
Inscription in Greek in field.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; October 16, 1911: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 17,291.36 (this figure is the total price for MFA 11.1756-11.1808)