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Tetradrachm of Athens with head of Athena
Greek
Classical Period
480–450 B.C. and later
Mint: Attica, Athens
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 17.02 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number11.1791
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1080.
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted head of Athena, right.
Reverse: Owl.
At left, crescent and olive twig with leaves and berry.
Inscription in field at right:
Reverse: Owl.
At left, crescent and olive twig with leaves and berry.
Inscription in field at right:
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; October 16, 1911: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 17,291.36 (this figure is the total price for MFA 11.1756-11.1808)