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Diobol of Leukas with forepart of Pegasos
Greek
Classical Period
430–400 B.C.
Mint: Akarnania (Islands off), Leukas
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 13 mm. Weight: 1.26 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.217
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1163.
DescriptionObverse: Forepart of Pegasos, galloping to left.
Inscription below.
Surface corroded.
Reverse: Incuse circle, within which head of Aphrodite 3/4 front to left, with loose hair and necklace.
Inscription below.
Surface corroded.
Reverse: Incuse circle, within which head of Aphrodite 3/4 front to left, with loose hair and necklace.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren