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Obverse: a bust of Helios, full-face, with a crown of seven rays set upon curly, loosely cropped hair. Above and to the left of the head hang two stars. The neck and shoulders are very roughly worked and are possibly meant to represent a rocky mountain. in the field are various letters and signs. reverse: crescent and three stars.
History note: Given by Mrs J.A. Venn
18
23
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Method of acquisition: Given by Venn, J. A., Mrs
3rd Century-4th Century#
Circa
200
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Circa
400
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 506
Primary reference Number: 124584
Gem catalogue number: B 325(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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