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Hexachalkon: CM.LS.2006-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Azes II (35 BC-12 BC)
Mint: Taxila Sirsukh (Uncertain)
Place of use: Northern India

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 28.21 mm
Image(width): 26.92 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College

Dating

Circa -35 - Circa 1

Note

Obverse issue mark crossed square less upper right diagonal and upturned trident, reverse ticked Mu-Rho monogram

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 10.75 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Humped bull right with issue mark above, legend around all

  • Text: BASILEOS BASILEON MEGADOV AZOV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lion standing right

  • Text: maharajasa rajadirajasa mahatasa Ayasa
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.2006-R
Primary reference Number: 175922
SNG: VI 2006
Mitchiner: 850k
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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