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Octodrachm: CM.6.294-1933

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 20

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ptolemy III Euergetes (246 BC-221 BC)
Mint: Alexandria

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Notes

History note: De Pass

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 2.7 cm
Image(width): 2.7 cm
Weight: 27.77 g

Place(s) associated

  • Alexandria

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1933-06) by De Pass

Dating

-246 - -221

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6.294-1933
Primary reference Number: 135220
Othernumber: De Pass
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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