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Distater: CM.MC.3310-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Philip II

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-359 - -336

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 21.6 mm Weight 17.17 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Apollo, right. Laureate, berries in wreath, short hair. Semi 'barbaric treatment'.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Biga with charioteer galloping right. Charioteer holding reins in left hand over horses. Eagle and thunderbolt.

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3310-R
Primary reference Number: 230612
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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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