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Coin of Erythrai with head of Herakles

Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd–2nd century B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Erythrai

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 14 mm. Weight: 2.68 gm.
Credit Line Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.33
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Head of Herakles, beardless, Macedonian type.
Reverse: Club and quiver.
Inscription in Greek either side of club.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)