Two and a half litrae: CM.MC.2962-R

Current Location: In storage

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Coin

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -215 - Circa -212

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 2.17 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Apollo, left, laureate, hair long; border of dots

Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Female figure (Tyche ?) standing left, with head upturned, with long flowing chiton and inflated veil of which the arms are over the forearms; in her left hand, an olive-branch bound with fillets; in her extended right hand, a half-unfolded scroll; linear circle

Text: ?
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Catalogue of the McClean Collection of Greek Coins Volume I Italy, Sicily, Macedon, Trace, and Thessaly page(s): 352

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.2962-R
Primary reference Number: 230265
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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