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Dichalkon: CM.3872-2007

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Erythrai

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-06-04) by Mossop, John Coubro'

Dating

Circa -260 - Circa -250

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 1.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of young Herakles right.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Club.

  • Text: ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩΡ[ΟΣ]/ ΑΓΑΤΟΥΡΙΟΥ/ ΤΟΥΑΝΑ/ SΙΓΓΟΥ
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3872-2007
Primary reference Number: 189868
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 October 2012 Updated: Tuesday 9 October 2012 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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