Tetradrachm: CM.MC.3635-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Philip V (221-179 BC)

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Categories

Coin

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-220 - -178

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 31.3 mm Weight 16.9 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Macedonian shield decorated with seven crescents in each of which an eight rayed star, the lower rays off the flan. In the centre, portrait of Perseus, left, in the characters of the hero Perseus, wearing winged Phrygian helmet. Griffin's head atop helmet.

Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Club, right. Inscription above and below. Monograms above and below. To left, club.

Text: BA?I?E??; ??????OY. AP above, ?? and ?? below.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Catalogue of the McClean Collection of Greek Coins Volume II The Greek mainland, the Aegaean islands, Crete page(s): 75

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3635-R
Primary reference Number: 230938
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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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