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Stater: CM.MC.5180-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Epirus

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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 27.5 mm Weight 9.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head jugate, right, of Zeus Dodonaeos, oak-wreathed, and Dione, wearing stephanos above laurel-wreath, and veiled; the bust of Dione shown, draped, the garment having a border ornamented with dots in a zig-zag pattern.

  • Text: Monogram to left.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bull butting right, head turned back, right foreleg raised; all within oak-wreath; perhaps I by raised right foot, but die slightly flawed in several places of which this might be one; below all, traces of thunderbolt.

  • Text: A?EI P?TAN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.5180-R
Primary reference Number: 232480
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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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