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One of two modern fakes of Greek ancient coins: CM.159-2011

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One of two modern fakes of Greek ancient coins

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Mule of tetradrachms of Thasos and of Seleucid king Demetrios, AR fake tetradrachm, obv. Head of Dionysus, rev. Tyche seated on throne (rev. as Seleciud Coins 173.1649-1650), 16.20g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Weight: 16.2 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2011) by Chesterman, James

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.159-2011
Primary reference Number: 244158
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Created: Thursday 3 September 2020 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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