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Tetradrachm of Kephaloidion with quadriga
Greek
Classical Period
409–396 B.C.
Mint: Sicily (Siculo-Punic), Kephaloidion
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 16.71 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.97
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0269.
DescriptionObverse: Quadriga three-quarters to right, horses galloping; charioteer (off flan) with long goad in right hand, reins in left; crowned by Nike (partially off flan).
Ground line.
Reverse: Head of nymph to right, in wreath of reeds; triple-pendant earring; dotted necklace.
Around, three dolphins.
Ground line.
Reverse: Head of nymph to right, in wreath of reeds; triple-pendant earring; dotted necklace.
Around, three dolphins.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, 1900