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Stater of Velia (Hyele) with head of Athena
Greek
Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
400–317 B.C.
Mint: Lucania, Velia (Hyele)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 7.19 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number95.99
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0159.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena left in crested Athenian helmet; on helmet, Pegasos galloping left; on neckpiece, palmette; hair below neckpiece tied, ends loose.
Inscription above: A ????
Inscription behind neckpiece in square incuse: IE
Reverse: Lion to left seizing stag left, biting him in the back.
Inscription around.
Inscription above: A ????
Inscription behind neckpiece in square incuse: IE
Reverse: Lion to left seizing stag left, biting him in the back.
Inscription around.
Provenance1895: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 29,857.37 (this figure is the total price for MFA 95.9-95.174)