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Stater of Lete (?) with Silenos and nymph
Greek
Late Archaic Period
510–490 B.C.
Mint: Thrace and Macedonia, Lete (?)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 9.90 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number08.330
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0602.
DescriptionObverse: Silenos holding nymph by her right arm, his left hand reaching up towards her chin.
Reverse: Impressed square with diagonals.
Reverse: Impressed square with diagonals.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, June 1908, for $ 4,884.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 08.329-08.359)