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Stater of Leukas with Pegasos
Greek
Late Archaic Period
490–480 B.C.
Mint: Akarnania (Islands off), Leukas
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 8.50 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.1104
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1160.
DescriptionObverse: Pegasos galloping to right, bridled.
Below, Greek letter.
Reverse: Archaic head of Athena in incuse square, profile to right, wearing Corinthian helmet and bead-necklace. Hair in queue.
Below, Greek letter.
Reverse: Archaic head of Athena in incuse square, profile to right, wearing Corinthian helmet and bead-necklace. Hair in queue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 25,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)