Greek: CM.6520-2007

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An image of Greek

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander Jannæus (103BC - 76BC)

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Coin

Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection; bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, v.1998, for $40.00.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 16.88 mm
Image(width): 15.54 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

-103 BCE - -76 BCE

Note

Reverse struck with two neighbouring impressions, both off flan

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 1.90 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Anchor with legend around, all in circle of points

Text: ALEXANDROU BASILEOS
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Star with eight rays in diadem

Text: [H.ML.K.Y.HW.N.T.N]
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6520-2007
Primary reference Number: 166083
Meshorer: 119.Ca1
BMC: Judaea 207.61
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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