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Ruler:
Sasan (c. 35-60)
Ruler:
Gondophares (20-55)
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Taxila Sirsukh
Mint:
Sirsukh
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.
Image(height): 21.38 mm
Image(width): 20.71 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
Circa 35 - Circa 60
Mitchiner's workshop B; issue marks, obverse horned circle on stem, reverse Omega above annulet separated by two dots and retrograde Gamma
Object composed of billon Die Axis 300 degrees Weight 10.06 g
Inscription present: King in armour riding right with whip, issue mark before horse's legs
Inscription present: Zeus standing right with upright sceptre, right hand outstretched, issue marks in field either side
Accession number: CM.LS.2009-R
Primary reference Number: 175925
SNG: VI 2009
Mitchiner: 1138d
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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