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Octodrachm: CM.6.294-1933

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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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

3rd Century BC, Mid
3rd Century BC, Late
-0246 - -0221

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

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

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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