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Greek: CM.MC.7360-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Mithridates VI Eupator (120 BC-63 BC)
Mint: Amisus

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -118 - Circa -63

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 32.5 mm Weight 17.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Athene, right, wearing crested Athenian helmet decorated with Pegasos and the foreparts of four horses, a scroll pattern on the back piece; plain drop earring.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Perseus standing facing, wrearing a pointed helmet with cheek pieces, and himation; in extended right hand, harpa; in his left hand, by side, head of Medusa whose body lies at his feet.

  • Text: AMI ?OY and monograms to left and right
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7360-R
Primary reference Number: 234645
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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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