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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9357-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Philip I Philadelphus (94 BC-83 BC)
Mint: Antioch

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-94 - -83

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 25.5 mm Weight 15.8 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus seated left on throne, lower part of body draped; left hand rests on sceptre; on right hand, wreath-bearing Nike, right; all within laurel-wreath.

  • Text: [B]A?????[?] ??????oV to right; E??????Y? ???A??????? to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9357-R
Primary reference Number: 236620
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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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