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Greek: CM.MC.4571-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Gomphi

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa 300 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 21 mm Weight 6.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Nymph, three-quarter face to left, with flowing hair; wearing necklace; type suggested by Kimon's Arethusa, but of poor style; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus Palamnaeus, left, lower part of body draped, seated on throne without back; thunderbolt in raised right hand; leaning with left hand on sceptre.

  • Text: ?OM?E ?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4571-R
Primary reference Number: 231872
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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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