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Stater: CM.269-1978

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Current Location: In storage

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Mint: Tarentum

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Notes

History note: A.S.F. Gow collection of Greek and Roman coins deposited on loan by Prof. Snodgrass, Museum of Classical Archaeology

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1978-07-17) by Gow, A. S. F.

Dating

Circa -380 - Circa -345

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 7.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: ?

  • Text: Taras riding a dolphin.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Armed horseman.

  • Text: ?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Taras riding a dolphin.

  • Text: K
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.269-1978
Primary reference Number: 198568
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Audit data

Created: Friday 11 April 2014 Updated: Friday 11 April 2014 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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