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Diobol of Taras (Tarentum) with head of Athena
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
334–302 B.C.
Mint: Calabria, Taras (Tarentum)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 12 mm. Weight: 1.06 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.77
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0070.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena in crested helmet to right.
Three rosettes on helmet; necklace.
Behind her neck: M on neck-piece of helmet: A
Under chin: Greek letter delta
Reverse: Herakles kneeling to right on right knee, club in right hand, with lion's head pressed against his chest..
Inscription in Greek above.
Three rosettes on helmet; necklace.
Behind her neck: M on neck-piece of helmet: A
Under chin: Greek letter delta
Reverse: Herakles kneeling to right on right knee, club in right hand, with lion's head pressed against his chest..
Inscription in Greek above.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren