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One of three Greek silver coins and five Greek bronze coins: CM.2-1977

Object information

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Titles

One of three Greek silver coins and five Greek bronze coins

Maker(s)

Mint: Magnesia
Ruler: Lysimachus (305 BC-281 BC)

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Description

Lysimachus of Thrace (306-281 BC), Silver drachm in the name of Alexander the Great, issued by ca.300 BC, mint of Magnesia, Ionia

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-01-27) by Pendlebury, D.J.S. Dr

Dating

Production date: circa 300 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2-1977
Primary reference Number: 281416
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 March 2021 Updated: Monday 14 June 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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