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Stater: CM.MC.3408-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander the Great
Mint: Sidon

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

-336 - -323

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 18.4 mm Weight 8.58 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Athene, right, in crested Corinthian helmet adorned with coiled snake; single drop earring and necklace of pearls. Double plain necklace. Hair visible to left of neck.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Winged Nike, body and wings full-face, head left, left left free, about to advance. Naval standard in left hand. To left, olive branch.

  • Text: A?E?AN?PoY ?I to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3408-R
Primary reference Number: 230710
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 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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