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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Zeus, struck under Philip II
Greek
Late Classical Period
359–336 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Pella
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 14.45 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.101
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0651.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Zeus right, laureate.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Naked boy-rider to right bearing palm.
Beneath horse, thunderbolt?
Inscription in Greek around and Greek letter in exergue.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Naked boy-rider to right bearing palm.
Beneath horse, thunderbolt?
Inscription in Greek around and Greek letter in exergue.
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)