Tetradrachm of Perseus with King's Head on Obverse and Eagle on thunderbolt in Wreath on Reverse
Artist
Unknown Greek
CultureGreek (Macedonian)
Titles
- Tetradrachm of Perseus with King's Head on Obverse and Eagle on thunderbolt in Wreath on Reverse
Date178–168 BC
Minted inGreece
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 in. diameter (3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number40.159
Not on view
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Reverse: BASILEOS PERSEOS (King Perseus).
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