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Stater of Elis with head of Zeus
Greek
Classical Period
385–365 B.C.
Mint: Elis (Peloponnesos)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 11.60 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.967
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1211.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Zeus laureate, left.
Reverse: Eagle standing right on capital of column.
In field: F A
Reverse: Eagle standing right on capital of column.
In field: F A
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren