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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.6745-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Lacedaemon

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -266 - Circa -210

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 29 mm Weight 15.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Athene, right, in crested Corinthian helmet with flap below which hair escapes in four locks down neck; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Herakles seated left on rock spread with lion's skin on head of which he rests his left hand; with extended right hand he grasps end of club which rests on ground; the left foot is planted flat upon the ground, the right leg bent back; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: ? A
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.6745-R
Primary reference Number: 234033
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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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