One of two fourth-century BC silver tetradrachms, imitations of the Athenian Athena/owl type, from a Syrian hoard c. 1989, to be published by M. Price in the Festschrift for R.A.G. Carson and K. Jenkins.
Ruler: Artaxerxes II (404-358 BC)
Achaemenid, Egypt, under the Persians, Artaxerxes II (404-358 BC), silver tetradrachm, obv. inscription in Egyptian demotic 'Artaxerxes king' (partly off flan), 4th cent., 15.70g, two test marks (cuts) on rev.; O. Morkholm, 'A coin of Artaxerxes III', Numismatic Chronicle 1974, pp. 1-4.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bought (1991-10-14) by Bendall, Simon
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Object composed of silver Weight 15.7 g
Accession number: CM.389-1991
Primary reference Number: 281329
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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