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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.7090-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Cydonia

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -250 - Circa -200

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 29 mm Weight 14.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Artemis, right, hair rolled and waved over crown, with loose strands in front of ear and on both sides of neck; bow and quiver at shoulder; border of dots.

  • Text: ?????? to left and right.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Artemis standing full-face, head turned left, wearing short chiton and endromides, and holding in left hand a long lighted torch; hair tied in knot on top; to left, dog seated right, head upturned as though to lick right hand of goddess; all within laurel-wreath.

  • Text: KY ?? NIA TA N to left and right
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7090-R
Primary reference Number: 234377
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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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