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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9299-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander I Balas (150-145 BC)
Mint: Antioch

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-149 - -148

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 32.5 mm Weight 16.6 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Alexander, right, wearing diadem; hair in short, thick curls; bead and reel border.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus seated left on throne with high back, lower part of body draped; left hand rests on sceptre; wreath-bearing Nike, right, on extended right hand.

  • Text: BA?????? A??????PoY to right; ??O?AToPo? EVEP?EToY and monogram to left; ?EP and monogram in exergue.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9299-R
Primary reference Number: 236562
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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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