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Stater of Corinth with Pegasos
Greek
Classical Period
400–350 B.C.
Mint: Corinthia, Corinth
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 8.53 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5466
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1133.
DescriptionObverse: Pegasos, unbridled and with curled wing, trotting to right.
Inscription in Greek below.
Reverse: Head of Athena to left in uncrested Corinthian helmet over a leather cap. .
At right, forepart of a rushing bull and inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek below.
Reverse: Head of Athena to left in uncrested Corinthian helmet over a leather cap. .
At right, forepart of a rushing bull and 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)