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One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.: CM.2396-1997

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One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.

Maker(s)

Mint: Seleukia Pieria
Ruler: Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175 BC-164 BC)

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Description

Antiochos IV (175-164 BC), kingdom of Syria, AE, Seleukia Pieria. Radiate and laureate head r. Rev. thunderbolt (BMC 42, 83), 8.62g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

-0175 - -0164

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 8.62 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2396-1997
Primary reference Number: 271958
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 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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