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Tetradrachm of Katane with head of Apollo
Greek
Classical Period
413–404 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Katane
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 17.17 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.931
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0268.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, in triple laurel wreath, right; short, wavy locks, in thick mass on forehead.
Inscription in Greek around.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Quadriga three-quarters left, horses galloping; charioteer bending far forward; reins in outstretched right and left hands, Nike crowning driver.
Inscription in Greek below ground line and above fish.
In exergue fish to left, upside down.
Inscription in Greek around.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Quadriga three-quarters left, horses galloping; charioteer bending far forward; reins in outstretched right and left hands, Nike crowning driver.
Inscription in Greek below ground line and above fish.
In exergue fish to left, upside down.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren