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Drachm: CM.MC.4507-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Lysimachus (305 BC-281 BC)
Mint: Amphipolis

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-323 - -281

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 23 mm Weight 7.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Male head, right, in peaked Phrygian helmet.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription to left, outwards, and to right, inwards, of trophy.

  • Text: BA?[?????] ??????[?O?]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4507-R
Primary reference Number: 231807

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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