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One of twenty-five ancient coins, seventeen medieval coins and forty-eight modern coins, tokens and banknotes:: CM.6245-2007

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Titles

One of twenty-five ancient coins, seventeen medieval coins and forty-eight modern coins, tokens and banknotes:

Maker(s)

Mint: Athens

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Description

Athens, AR tetradrachm, c. 286-280 BC, rev. Owl to right, head facing (Athenian Agora vol. 26, no 22), 17.18g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2007-06-04) by McKee, John

Dating

Circa -0286 - -0280

Components of the work

Object Weight 17.18 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6245-2007
Primary reference Number: 250588
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Wednesday 19 May 2021 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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