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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.3591-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Antigonus Gonatas (277-39 BC)
Ruler: Antigonus III Doson (229 BC-221 BC) (Inferred)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-277 - -220

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 30.3 mm Weight 14.72 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Poseidon, right, luxuriant hair bound with marine plant. Border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prow of ship with inscription. Apollo seated on it, left, naked, holding bow in extended right hand.

  • Text: BA?I?E?? ANTI?oNoY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3591-R
Primary reference Number: 230894
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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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