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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Pergamon with head of Seleukos I, struck under Philetairos
Greek
Hellenistic Period
274–263 B.C.
Mint: Mysia, Pergamon (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 16.88 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number08.359
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1608.
DescriptionObverse: Head of deified Seleukos I to right, wearing a fillet.
Reverse: Athena seated left, with helmet, shield, spear and aegis.
At left, leaf upwards.
At right: inscription in Greek. Monogram in exergue.
Reverse: Athena seated left, with helmet, shield, spear and aegis.
At left, leaf upwards.
At right: inscription in Greek. Monogram in exergue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, June 1908, for $ 4,884.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 08.329-08.359)