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Stater of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Apollo, struck under Philip II
Greek
Late Classical Period
359–336 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Pella or Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 8.59 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number09.275
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0642.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, laureate, to right. Short, curly hair.
Reverse: Biga to right.
Under the horses a kantharos.
Inscription in Greek below.
Reverse: Biga to right.
Under the horses a kantharos.
Inscription in Greek below.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; July 12, 1909: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren