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Greek: CM.MC.4308-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Olbia

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa 350 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 27.5 mm Weight 13.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Apollo, right, laureate; two countermarks, a caduceus with fillet, over neck and cheek; and ? within an incuse of similar shape obliterating all but the top of a monogram to right.

  • Text: [o]?BIO
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle, left, head turned back, wings closed; legend restruck over head, right the neck visible to left, below.

  • Text: ? I ? P
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4308-R
Primary reference Number: 231610
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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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