Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Circa -399 - Circa -387
Object composed of silver Weight 15.39 g
Inscription present: Quadriga of horses galloping left, head of third horse turned inwards; action of legs more complicated than in previous examples; driven by bearded charioteer in long flowing robe, holding reins and goad; upper charioteer, plain exergue line broken by fin of dolphin in exergue, left; border of dots
Inscription present: Female head, left, wearing coil shape earring and plain necklace; hair waved over crown of head and bound with broad band over which six curls escape above ear; traces of star pattern on band; to left, three dolphins, the lower pair meeting; to right below a fourth dolphin
Accession number: CM.MC.2719-R
Primary reference Number: 230023
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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