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Tetradrachm of Side with head of Athena
Greek
Hellenistic Period
190–36 B.C.
Mint: Pamphylia, Side
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 16.80 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5636
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2105.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena to right, in three-crested Corinthian helmet.
Reverse: Nike flying to left, her body erect, holding a wreath in her right hand, extended.
In field left, a pomegranate under which inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Nike flying to left, her body erect, holding a wreath in her right hand, extended.
In field left, a pomegranate under which 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)