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One of 79 Ancient Greek and Roman coins: CM.40-1995

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of 79 Ancient Greek and Roman coins

Maker(s)

Ruler: Croesus

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Description

Croesus (c. 580-546 BC), kingdom of Lydia, AR stater, c. 550 BC. Foreparts of lion & bull face to face. Rev. two square punches (BAR S343, pl. 10, 2), 10.32g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1995-01-23) by Konuk, Koray

Dating

Production date: circa 550 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 10.32 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.40-1995
Primary reference Number: 273633
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 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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