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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.2472-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Naxus

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -461 - Circa -415

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 16.99 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of bearded Dionysos, right, hair in luxuriant curls bound with broad band on which ivy-wreath with two leaves free above forehead; border of dots

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naked Seilenos, bearded, with long tail and pointed ear, seated on ground, the body facing and head turned left; left leg bent beneath, right leg raised; the left arm rests on left leg, holding thyrsos; in right hand, wine-cup; to left growing vine; ground indicated by dots

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.2472-R
Primary reference Number: 229778
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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

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