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One of 127 modern fakes or reproductions, Greek Coin Forgeries:: CM.174-1995

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of 127 modern fakes or reproductions, Greek Coin Forgeries:

Maker(s)

Mint: Calchedon

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Description

Calchedon (Bithynia), Drachm 3rd century BC, cf. BMC p.126.20. AR 4.78g. Modern struck forgery.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-03-06) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 4.78 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.174-1995
Primary reference Number: 273761
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 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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