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Syria, Antiochos III (220-187 BC), AE half unit, Antioch on the Orontes; obv. laureate head of Apollo to r.; rev. elephant to r. (Newell 1110), 1.37g. From Glendining sale 30 Jan. 1997, lot 102; ex Sir Alexander S. Kirkbride.: CM.187-1997

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Syria, Antiochos III (220-187 BC), AE half unit, Antioch on the Orontes; obv. laureate head of Apollo to r.; rev. elephant to r. (Newell 1110), 1.37g. From Glendining sale 30 Jan. 1997, lot 102; ex Sir Alexander S. Kirkbride.

Maker(s)

Mint: Antioch on the Orontes
Ruler: Antiochus III The Great (222 BC-187 BC)

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Syria, Antiochos III (220-187 BC), AE half unit, Antioch on the Orontes; obv. laureate head of Apollo to r.; rev. elephant to r. (Newell 1110), 1.37g. From Glendining sale 30 Jan. 1997, lot 102; ex Sir Alexander S. Kirkbride.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-03-03) by Dr and Mrs Marcus Philips

Dating

-0220 - -0187

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 1.37 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.187-1997
Primary reference Number: 269977
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 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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