Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
5th Century BC, Mid
5th Century BC, Late
4th Century BC, Early
Circa
-0461
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Circa
-0396
Object composed of silver Weight 17.25 g
Inscription present: Biga of mules, walking left driven by female charioteer (Messana) who stands holding reins and goad in both hands; clad in a long chiton; in exergue two dolphins meeting; border of dots
Inscription present: Hare, running left; above, bird, left, standing with closed wings on the ears of hare; below, ear of barley, left, on stem with two leave, the leaf to right touching the body of the hare; no border
Accession number: CM.MC.2398-R
Primary reference Number: 229705
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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