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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9258-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Antiochus Hierax (d. 226 BC)
Mint: Alexandria Troas

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-246 - -227

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 33.5 mm Weight 16.92 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Youthful male head, right, wearing winged diadem.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Apollo, naked, seated left on omphalos over which is thrown his chlamys; arrow in his right hand; bow in left hand; horse grazing below.

  • Text: BA?I?E?? ANTIoXoY; monogram and k to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9258-R
Primary reference Number: 236521
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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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