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Greek: CM.MC.3680-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Perseus

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-178 - -168

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.4 mm Weight 5.54 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of hero Perseus, right, in winged Phrygian cap ending in head of griffin or eagle. Harpa over left shoulder.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription above, on either side of eagle standing with spread wings, full face, head right, on plough.

  • Text: B A; ?E to left and right, above.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3680-R
Primary reference Number: 230983
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Greek" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/230983 Accessed: 2024-12-22 18:15:25

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