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Tetradrachm: CM.LS.2009-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sasan (c. 35-60)
Ruler: Gondophares (20-55) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Taxila Sirsukh
Mint: Sirsukh

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.38 mm
Image(width): 20.71 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Sirsukh

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College

Dating

Circa 35 - Circa 60

Note

Mitchiner's workshop B; issue marks, obverse horned circle on stem, reverse Omega above annulet separated by two dots and retrograde Gamma

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Die Axis 300 degrees Weight 10.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: King in armour riding right with whip, issue mark before horse's legs

  • Text: [...]OIN NIV ODIDII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus standing right with upright sceptre, right hand outstretched, issue marks in field either side

  • Text: [...]Maharajasa maha[rasa] tratarasa [devavratasa Gudapharasa Sasasa]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.2009-R
Primary reference Number: 175925
SNG: VI 2009
Mitchiner: 1138d
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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