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Drachm of Amisos with bust of Tyche (?), struck under Philo[...]
Greek
Classical - Hellenistic Period
4th century B.C.
Mint: Pontus, Amisos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 5.54 gm. Die Axis: 3
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.509
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Tyche (?) left wearing necklace, earring and turreted stephane ornamented with floral devices.
Reverse: Owl, facing, wings spread, stands on shield.
At right, sword in sheath. At left, aplustre (?).
Inscriptions in Greek.
Reverse: Owl, facing, wings spread, stands on shield.
At right, sword in sheath. At left, aplustre (?).
Inscriptions in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, May 12, 1965