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Posthumous gold stater of Lysimachus.: CM.G.1237-R

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Titles

Posthumous gold stater of Lysimachus.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Lysimachus (305 BC-281 BC) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Byzantium

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Notes

History note: Old University Collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 19 mm
Die Axis: 300 degrees
Weight: 8.38 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Materials used in production

Gold

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.G.1237-R
Primary reference Number: 227255
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 25 June 2019 Updated: Wednesday 9 December 2020 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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