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Hemidrachm: CM.MC.5438-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Locri Opuntii

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -400 - Circa -330

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 16.5 mm Weight 2.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Persephone, right, hair richly waved and bound with wreath of corn-leaves; triple drop earrings and necklace of pearls, the type copied from the Syracusan dekadrachm by Euainetos.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Ajax Oileus, right, naked, armed with crested Corinthian helmet, short sword and shield, ready to meet foe; interior of shield adorned with a coiled snake; between legs, a cantharus; ground indicated.

  • Text: [O?]ON TI?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.5438-R
Primary reference Number: 232738
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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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