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Drachm: CM.MC.5133-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Cassope

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -238 - Circa -168

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 4.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Zeus, right, crowned with oak-wreat; two rows of leaves, ends of bands hanging from each; lock of hair hanging down behind * to left; border of dots.

  • Text: Monogram
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle, right, standing with closed wings on thunderbolt, all within an oak wreath.

  • Text: KA??? ?AI?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.5133-R
Primary reference Number: 232434
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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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