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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9690-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Eucratides I (c. 171 BC-145 BC)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -171 - Circa -145

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 31 mm Weight 16.85 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Eucratides, right, with short curly hair; wears diadem; fillet border.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Apollo standing left, body full-face, laureate; bow in left hand, arrow in right hand; wears boots; chlamys over left shoulder; short plain exergue line.

  • Text: BA?I???? EYKPATI?oY; monogram to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9690-R
Primary reference Number: 236953
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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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