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Drachm of Corinth with Pegasos
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
about 350–300 B.C.
Mint: Corinthia, Corinth
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 2.77 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5471
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1145.
DescriptionObverse: Pegasos flying to left.
Below: Greek letter koppa.
Reverse: Head of Aphrodite to left, wearing a sakkos or kerchief with tassel, and a bead necklace.
In field, left: N
Below: Greek letter koppa.
Reverse: Head of Aphrodite to left, wearing a sakkos or kerchief with tassel, and a bead necklace.
In field, left: N
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1901: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 22,142.63 (this figure is the total price for MFA 01.5425-01.5657)