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Greek: CM.MC.9696-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 bronze Diameter 27.5 mm Weight 4.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Eucratides, right, wearing kausia-shaped helmet adorned with ear and horn of bull.

  • Text: BA?I????ME?A?oY EYKPATI?oY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Dioscuri, lances at rest and holding palms, charging right; short exergue line.

  • Text: Same as obverse, in kharosthi script.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9696-R
Primary reference Number: 236959
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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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