Mint: Athens
The magistrate responsible for striking this coin is Antiochus IV, who lived in Athens before becoming the King of Syria in 175 BC.
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Circa -400 - Circa -300
Object composed of silver Diameter 23.5 mm Weight 17.12 g
Inscription present: Head of Athene, right, helmet, wreath, hair, round earring; eye not treated in the archaic style.
Inscription present: Owl, right, head facing; to left, above, two-leaf olive spray, with berry and crescent, horns inward; incuse square.
Accession number: CM.MC.5893-R
Primary reference Number: 233190
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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