Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Circa -466 - Circa -415
Object composed of silver Weight 7.9 g
Inscription present: Herakles, right, naked, struggling with wild bull; seizing horn of bull with left hand and pressing with left knee on flank, in upraised right hand, club; border of dots
Inscription present: The river-god Hypsas, naked, standing left in front of altar with conical top, around which is twined a snake; holding patera in right hand over altar, branch in left; to right, selinon leaf, downwards, and below it, marsh-bird, walking right; plain exergue line
Accession number: CM.MC.2580-R
Primary reference Number: 229885
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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