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Didrachm: CM.MC.7300-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Tenos

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: post 308 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21 mm Weight 6.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Youthful beardless head of Zeus Ammon, right, laureate, loose tresses of hair down the neck.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Poseidon standing left, laureate, the lower part of his body draped; rests with left hand on long trident; in extended right hand, a dolphin; to left, bunch of grapes; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: THNI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7300-R
Primary reference Number: 234585
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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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