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Tetradrachm of Himera with quadriga
Greek
Classical Period
415–408 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Himera
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27.5 mm. Weight: 17.28 gm. Die Axis: 9
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1986.71
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Quadriga right, Nike flying left with wreath to crown charioteer.
On tablet in left hand: inscription in Greek.
In exergue: hippocamp left.
Reverse: Himera stands, phiale in right hand held above altar, left hand raised.
At right, Silenos bathing at lion-headed fountain.
Traces of Greek inscription around.
On tablet in left hand: inscription in Greek.
In exergue: hippocamp left.
Reverse: Himera stands, phiale in right hand held above altar, left hand raised.
At right, Silenos bathing at lion-headed fountain.
Traces of Greek inscription around.
ProvenanceBy 1985: with Dennis P. Devine, 24 Meroke Lane, Rocky Point, New York 11778; purchased by MFA from Dennis P. Devine, March 26, 1986