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Tetradrachm of Caria with head of Helios Apollo, struck under Maussolos
Greek
Late Classical Period
about 377–352 B.C.
Mint: Caria (Satrapy), Halikarnassos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 15.25 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5604
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1997.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, laureate, with broad face, almost full-front to right. Chlamys fastened at his neck.
Reverse: Zeus, in long chiton and himation, standing to right, holding a long spear in his left hand, and a double axe, on his shoulder, in his right.
In front of his feet: B at right inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Zeus, in long chiton and himation, standing to right, holding a long spear in his left hand, and a double axe, on his shoulder, in his right.
In front of his feet: B at right inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1901: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 22,142.63 (this figure is the total price for MFA 01.5425-01.5657)