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Tetrobol of Mende with Silenos on ass
Greek
Classical Period
405–348 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia, Mende
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 2.44 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5435
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0553.
DescriptionObverse: Silenos standing right on left side of ass standing to right; holding ass below ears with both hands; nude, bearded, bald-headed, with animal's ears.
Ground line.
Reverse: Crow standing right.
Inscription in Greek.
Square incuse.
Ground line.
Reverse: Crow standing right.
Inscription in Greek.
Square incuse.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1901: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 22,142.63 (this figure is the total price for MFA 01.5425-01.5657)