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Three asses: CM.MC.8394-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Chios

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 30 mm Weight 7.04 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Sphinx seated left, left foreleg raised over prow of vessel, left; border of dots.

  • Text: TPIA AC [C] API A
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Insciption and amphora; all within laurel-wreath; poppies springing from foot of amphora.

  • Text: X I ? N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8394-R
Primary reference Number: 235674
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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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