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Obol of Phlious with forepart of bull
Greek
Classical Period
431–400 B.C.
Mint: Philiasia (Peloponnesos), Phlious
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 11 mm. Weight: 0.81 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5478
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1167.
DescriptionObverse: Forepart of bull, butting to left.
Reverse: Greek letter in the center with four pellets in the corners.
Round incuse.
Reverse: Greek letter in the center with four pellets in the corners.
Round incuse.
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)