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Stater of Gortyna with Europa in tree
Greek
Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
431–300 B.C.
Mint: Crete, Gortyna
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 25.5 mm. Weight: 11.43 gm. Die Axis: 8
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number57.729
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek Coins, 1950-1963 (MFA), no. 117.
DescriptionObverse: Europa seated in tree, to right; left hand is placed on back of eagle with outstretched wings, right hand raises peplos above head.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Bull to right, looking back. Below, fish (?).
Border of dots.
Reverse: Bull to right, looking back. Below, fish (?).
ProvenanceBy 1957: with Byron Zoumboulakis, 10 Grand Rue, Geneva, Switzerland; purchased by MFA from Byron Zoumboulakis, December 12, 1957 for
$ 1,210- (this figure is the total price for 57.728-.738)
$ 1,210- (this figure is the total price for 57.728-.738)