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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9668-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Volagases III (AD 105-47)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

105 - 147

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26 mm Weight 10.57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Volagases III, left, with long beard wears diadem, earring and spiral necklace; border of dots.

  • Text: B
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Volagases III, seated left on throne, receiving diadem offered by Tyche of City.

  • Text: [BACI?EWC BACI?[EWN] [APCAKOY O?]A?ACO[Y]; ?IOV in exergue.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9668-R
Primary reference Number: 236931
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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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