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Stater of Gortyna with seated Europa
Greek
Classical Period
420–400 B.C.
Mint: Crete, Gortyna
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 11.20 gm.
Credit Line
William Alfred Paine Fund
Accession Number31.969
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1275.
DescriptionObverse: Europa seated right in tree, left hand extended among branches. She wears a long girdled chiton with short sleeves.
Reverse: Bull right with head turned back.
Reverse: Bull right with head turned back.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Purchased by MFA for $ 125.00