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Drachm of Erythrai with head of Herakles, struck under Pelopides
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
330–300 B.C.
Mint: Ionia, Erythrai
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 3.58 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5590
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1844.
DescriptionObverse: Head of young Herakles to right, in lion-skin.
Reverse: Club and bow in case.
At left, an owl.
Inscriptions in Greek in the center and at right. Monogram below.
Reverse: Club and bow in case.
At left, an owl.
Inscriptions in Greek in the center and at right. Monogram below.
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)