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Aes grave: CM.MC.4288-R

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Olbia

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

4th Century BC, Mid
Production date: circa 350 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 37.5 mm Weight 20.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Full head of Medusa with protruding tongue

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sea-eagle, left, standing with spread wings on dolphin, left.

  • Text: O ? I B
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4288-R
Primary reference Number: 231590

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 20 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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