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Drachm of Halikarnassos with head of Helios, struck under Enodoros
Greek
Hellenistic Period
1st century B.C.
Mint: Caria, Halikarnassos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16.5 mm. Weight: 4.35 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number62.290
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek Coins, 1950-1963 (MFA), no. 193.
DescriptionObverse: Facing head of Helios, without rays.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Bust of Athena to right, wearing helmet and aegis.
Inscription around (right to left).
Border of dots.
Reverse: Bust of Athena to right, wearing helmet and aegis.
Inscription around (right to left).
ProvenanceBy 1962: with Edward Gans, 10 Rock Lane, Berkeley 8, California (Gans List 28, Spring 1962, no. 6729); April 11, 1962: purchased by MFA from Edward Gans for $ 514.50 (this is the total cost of 62.288–62.316).