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One of eight ancient coins, thirty-one modern coins and thirty-six banknotes:: CM.81-2008

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One of eight ancient coins, thirty-one modern coins and thirty-six banknotes:

Maker(s)

Mint: Alexandria
Ruler: Ptolemy VI Philometor (180 BC-145 BC)

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Description

Egypt, Ptolemy VI (180-145 BC), Æ, rev. Two eagles standing on thunderbolt (Svoronos 1424), 23.96g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-04-28) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

2nd Century BC, Early
2nd Century BC, Mid
-0180 - -0145

Components of the work

Object Weight 23.96 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.81-2008
Primary reference Number: 248453

Audit data

Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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