Greek: CM.6490-2007

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An image of Greek

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Agathocles (317 BC-289 BC)
Mint: Syracuse

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Categories

Coin

Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection; bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, ii.1989, $75.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.83 mm
Image(width): 21.92 mm

Place(s) associated

Syracuse

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

Circa -317 - Circa -289

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 9.61 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Artemis right, hair tied by ribbon, a quiver over shoulder

Text: SYRAKOSION
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Winged thunderbolt

Text: AGATHOKLOS / BASILEOS
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6490-2007
Primary reference Number: 166053
Calciati: ii.142
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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            University of Cambridge}}

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