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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.3330-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 silver Diameter 25.1 mm Weight 14.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Zeus, right, laureate. Berries in wreath.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription to right and above of bearded rider in chlamys and kausia on horse, left. Reigns in left hand, right hand raised. Linear circle. Star of ten rays below horse. Lance head left.

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3330-R
Primary reference Number: 230632
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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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