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Drachm: CM.MC.4478-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Seuthes III (331-300 BC)
Seuthes IV (c. 215-190 BC) (Uncertain)
Mint: Thrace

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa 324 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 2.57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bearded male head, right (Zeus?), with long hair and diadem; borderof dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Rider on walking horse, right, right leg raised; below, star of eight rays; short plain exergue line; well-marked circular incuse.

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4478-R
Primary reference Number: 231780
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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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