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Stater of Thyrrheion with Pegasos
Greek
Hellenistic Period
279–188 B.C.
Mint: Akarnania, Thyrrheion
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 8.66 gm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.792
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1159.
DescriptionObverse: Pegasos prancing to left.
Greek letter below.
Reverse: Head of Athena to left with Corinthian helmet pushed back and pearl necklace. In field at left above, earring; Greek letters below chin and behind head.
Greek letter below.
Reverse: Head of Athena to left with Corinthian helmet pushed back and pearl necklace. In field at left above, earring; Greek letters below chin and behind head.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Canon Greenwell Collection; July 1902: acquired from Canon Greenwell Collection by Edward Perry Warren; September 1904: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren,
Regling does not list as Greenwell.
Regling does not list as Greenwell.