Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
4th Century BC, Early
Circa
-0399
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Circa
-0387
Object composed of silver Weight 17.23 g
Inscription present: Quadriga of horses galloping left, head of third horse turned inwards; action of legs more complicated than in previous examples; driven by beardless charioteer in long flowing robe, holding reins and goad; charioteer looking upwards at Nike; double exergue line broken by fin of dolphin in exergue, left; border of dots
Inscription present: Female head, left, wearing coil shape earring and plain necklace; hair bound in broad band, doubled behind, below which hair escapes above ear and is blown by wind in rich locks all over head; around, four dolphins, the lower one off flan; thin linear circle
Accession number: CM.MC.2720-R
Primary reference Number: 230024
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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