One of six Ancient Greek and Byzantine coins and three modern fakes:
Fanciful AR cast fake, obv. Busts of Zeus and Dione jugate (Epirote Republic); rev. Apollo to left leaning his left elbow on tripod (as on Seleucid tetredrachms), in field r. MYPINAIWN; base alloy, 11.11 g, 26 mm. Similar to the one from Amman Museum (Jordan): A.S. Arif, A Treasury of Classical and Islamic Coins. The Collection of Amman Museum (London, 1986), p.8, J.6055.3 and p.189.3. Bought in Isfahan, 1944.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (2002-04-22) by Nelson, K.E., Rev.
Object composed of silver Weight 11.11 g
Accession number: CM.459-2002
Primary reference Number: 257298
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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