# MFA Coins

> Interactive digital exhibit of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (iPhone/iPad app by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-coins/id567764247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Museum of Fine Arts, Boston](https://appshunter.io/developer/567764490)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1008 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-coins/id567764247/reviews.md

## What is MFA Coins?

Finally a way to get a close look at ancient coins, enrich your knowledge of classic cultures, and find out why we call them “heads” and “tails.” Zoom and pan through more than 250 ancient Greek and Roman coins on display in the newly opened Michael C. Ruettgers Gallery for Ancient Coins in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Flip over each rare object for a detailed view in beautiful high-resolution photography of both sides of these miniature works of art that tell the tales of emperors and city-states. A timeline feature ranging from 650 BC to AD 375 puts the ancient coins in their historical and political context, and each coin has complete information on materials (gold, silver, bronze, and electrum), mottos, and making.

## Key features

- High-resolution coin imagery
- Zoom and pan functionality
- Detailed coin information
- Historical timeline
- Explore Greek and Roman coins

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-coins/id567764247/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ancient Coins of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

*2018-05-04*

Please, update this app.  Ancient Coin information is not found in many places in the Apple store, in fact none!  I have several Coin app before the update, but they do not function on this current update.  This app was excellent for what ancient coins were found in the MFA, Boston.  Concern coin collector Cardiff!

### 4/5 — Too big to keep

*2014-09-07*

Enjoyed this app on ancient coins, but it was too big to keep on my "older" iPad. It swallowed up 10% of the overall storage space. That's too much for one app. I decided to delete it.

### 5/5 — Where did it go?

*2013-10-28*

Sad this app has disappeared.

### 1/5 — Please note the file size before downloading

*2013-07-30*

I wish the app had been created in such a way that the amount of space it takes up was not over 1 GB!  It may be a great app, but I had to erase this memory hog because an app of this size is not friendly to general users who use their iPads for lots of stuff.  I'm bummed.  :-(

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2013-01-23*

Thanks a lot. Please add more coins in future updates.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2013-01-11*

Absolutely fantastic iPad app.  Please port this app to the iPhone!
-A very happy member of the museum.

### 5/5 — Wonderful app and pictures!

*2012-10-29*

Thank you MFA for a wonderful app with amazing photographs (great lighting!)
Nice timeline and summaries.
Please add more coins and especially more details.  Would love deeper historical context and descriptions and more coin details like size and weight. 
There are lots of fun facts one could add that would bring these to life and live up to the impeccable photography (i.e. - when you talk about the Kyrenaica tet. with the sylphion plant you should point out that this plant is now extinct, what its uses were, and that it was lost to us in antiquity).
Thank you again!

### 5/5 — Stunning

*2012-10-17*

Seeing coins in such beautiful detail is remarkable! Thank you, MFA Boston, for this gift to the coin lovers of the world.

## Frequently asked questions about MFA Coins

### What ancient coins can I see in MFA Coins?

MFA Coins features over 250 ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's collection. You can zoom and pan through high-resolution images of these coins.

### Does MFA Coins have ads?

No, MFA Coins is ad-free. It is a free application with no advertisements.

### What historical information is available for each coin?

Each coin in MFA Coins includes detailed information on materials (gold, silver, bronze, electrum), mottos, and making. A timeline feature places the coins in their historical and political context from 650 BC to AD 375.

### What devices does MFA Coins support?

MFA Coins is currently supported on iPads. It is designed for tablet use.

### How often is MFA Coins updated?

The latest version of MFA Coins is 1.1, last updated on August 27, 2021. Updates are infrequent, but the content remains relevant for its educational purpose.

### What is the age rating for MFA Coins?

MFA Coins has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

### Can I learn about the "heads" and "tails" of coins with MFA Coins?

Yes, the app explains why coins are called 'heads' and 'tails' and allows you to flip over each coin for a detailed view of both sides, showcasing miniature works of art.

### Is MFA Coins a paid app?

No, MFA Coins is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this educational application.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2021-08-27

The MFA Coins app has been updated for today's iPads.

### 1 — 2012-10-15

No release notes.

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