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Greek: CM.6539-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ptolemy VI Philometor (180 BC-145 BC)

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt for $40.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 26.50 mm
Image(width): 24.29 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-180 BCE - -145 BCE

Note

Lathe scar to centre both sides

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 315 degrees Weight 13.08 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Female head right wreathed in corn, all in circle of points

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings half-closed, Alpha-Pi monogram in field at lower left, all in circle of points

  • Text: PTO[LEMAIOU BASILEOS]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6539-2007
Primary reference Number: 166102
Svoronos: 1384
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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