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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.4270-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Mint: Perinthus

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

238 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 33 mm Weight 19.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of the Emperor, right, radiate; bust draped; border of dots

  • Text: MANT??OP ?IANOCQAV?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Galley with sails spread and oars out, right; high curving acrostolion o which two signals; below it, steersman; line of waves; border of dots

  • Text: ?EPIN? [I?]N ?ICN??KoP??
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4270-R
Primary reference Number: 231572
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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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