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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9893-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Philip I
Mint: Alexandria

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

244 - 249

Components of the work

Object composed of Billion Diameter 23 mm Weight 12.72 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Philip I, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AKMIoV???????C?VC??
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Richly draped figure of Dikaiosyne standing left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left hand; border of dots.

  • Text: LB to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9893-R
Primary reference Number: 237144
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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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