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Tetrobol of Kromna with head of Zeus
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
340–300 B.C.
Mint: Paphlagonia, Kromna
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 3.57 gm.
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund
Accession Number30.51
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1363.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Zeus left, laureate.
Reverse: Female bust (the Tyche of the City) left, wearing turreted stephanos, earring, and necklace; hair rolled. Drapery on neck.
In field at left below her chin: O
In field above: swastika.
Inscription in Greek at right.
Reverse: Female bust (the Tyche of the City) left, wearing turreted stephanos, earring, and necklace; hair rolled. Drapery on neck.
In field at left below her chin: O
In field above: swastika.
Inscription in Greek at right.
ProvenanceTotal purchase price for 30.48-30.65 = $ 1,042.20