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Trihemidrachm of Corinth with Bellerophon riding Pegasos
Greek
Late Classical or Hellenistic Period
338–280 B.C.
Mint: Corinthia, Corinth
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 4.08 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.414
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1152.
DescriptionObverse: Bellerophon riding bridled Pegasos, straight wing, to right.
He wears petasos and chlamys, and strikes downwards with spear.
Greek letter below.
Reverse: Chimaera to left, on an exergual line across which is a slender amphora. Inscription in Greek between the hind legs of the Chimaera.
He wears petasos and chlamys, and strikes downwards with spear.
Greek letter below.
Reverse: Chimaera to left, on an exergual line across which is a slender amphora. Inscription in Greek between the hind legs of the Chimaera.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (Montagu 399);
1897: 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)
1897: 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)