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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.3578-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294-288 BC)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-294 - -288

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 29.8 mm Weight 17.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Demetrius, right, horned and wearing taenia.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Poseidon left, seated on a rock. Lower part of body draped. Left hand on trident. Plain exergue line. Border of dots.

  • Text: BA?I?E?? ?HMHTPI.Y; symbol to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3578-R
Primary reference Number: 230881

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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