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Pentonkia: CM.MC.2438-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Mamertini

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

Production date: post 210 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 9.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Zeus, right, laureate; to left, pentagram; border of dots

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naked warrior, charging right; with crested helmet, round shield carried on left arm and long spear in raised right hand, sword hanging at side; plain exergue line; border of dots

  • Text: ??????????
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.2438-R
Primary reference Number: 229745
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Pentonkia" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/229745 Accessed: 2024-11-05 15:24:00

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