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Hemidrachm: CM.MC.3576-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294-288 BC)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-294 - -288

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 12.5 mm Weight 2.02 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Nike, left, blowing trumpet held in right hand. In left hand, naval standard. Nike standing on prow of ship adorned with eye and other decoration. Border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Poseidon, left, naked, brandishing trident in right hand; chlamys in left hand. Border of dots.

  • Text: ?HMHTPI.Y BA?I ?E? ?; A to left. N to right.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3576-R
Primary reference Number: 230879
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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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