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Drachm of Syracuse with head of Persephone, struck under Hiketas
Greek
Hellenistic Period
287–279 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 4.24 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.953
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0469.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Persephone, left, wearing wreath, necklace, and earring.
Behind, a torch.
Inscription in Greek at left.
Reverse: Biga driven by Nike, right.
Above, star. Beneath, ear of corn.
In exergue: inscription in Greek.
Behind, a torch.
Inscription in Greek at left.
Reverse: Biga driven by Nike, right.
Above, star. Beneath, ear of corn.
In exergue: inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren