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Byzantine glass coin weight, 1/2 solidus, with the monogram of gewrgiou ('of George', probably a city eparch), 6th or 7th cent., 1.97g. Gift to him from J. Slocum 5 Aug. 1971.: CM.343-1993

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Byzantine glass coin weight, 1/2 solidus, with the monogram of gewrgiou ('of George', probably a city eparch), 6th or 7th cent., 1.97g. Gift to him from J. Slocum 5 Aug. 1971.

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Byzantine glass coin weight, half solidus, with the monogram of GEWRGIOU ('of George', probably a city eparch), 6th or 7th cent., 1.97g. Gift from J. Slocum 5 Aug. 1971.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993-10-11) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of glass Weight 1.97 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.343-1993
Primary reference Number: 275342
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Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 28 September 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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