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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.7828-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Ilium

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: post 189 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 30.5 mm Weight 16.35 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Athene, right, wearing crested Athenian helmet, winged and laureate, and necklace of beads.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Athene Ilias, wearing long chiton and polos, walking right, carrying distaff in right hand, spear resting on shoulder; to right Pegasos drinking.

  • Text: A????? I ??????; monogram to left; MENE?PONO?ToY MENE?PONO? in exergue.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7828-R
Primary reference Number: 235108
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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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