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Didrachm: CM.LK.8614-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Neapolis

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1864-02-25) by Leake, William Martin

Dating

-320 - -275

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 7.10 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Nymph (Parthenope?); behind neck Artemis with two torches.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Man-headed bull; crowned by Nike.

  • Text: N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LK.8614-R
Primary reference Number: 198198
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 April 2014 Updated: Friday 10 April 2015 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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