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Drachm: CM.MC.9204-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ariarathes VI (126 BC-111 BC)
Mint: Cappodocia

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -126 - Circa -111

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18 mm Weight 3.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Ariarathes VI, right, wearing diadem.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Athene standing left, helmeted and armed with lance and shield; on her extended right hand, wreath-bearing Nike, left.

  • Text: BA?????? APIAPA?oV ????ANOV?; T below Nike; A to right; A or ? below.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9204-R
Primary reference Number: 236467
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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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