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Didrachm of Carthage with head of Persephone-Tanit
Greek
Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
4th century B.C.
Mint: Zeugitania, Carthage
Medium/Technique
Gold or electrum
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 7.42 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Herbert M. Sears
Accession Number37.565
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0503.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Persephone with wreath of grain leaves to left, three pendant earring, necklace of beads and pendants, ends of string loose behind.
Plain border.
Reverse: Unbridled horse to right on line.
Plain border.
Reverse: Unbridled horse to right on line.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mrs. H. M. Sears Collection; loaned to MFA by Mrs. H. M. Sears, January 25, 1897; by date unknown: Herbert M. Sears Collection; gift of Herbert M. Sears to MFA, August 12, 1937