Tetradrachm: CM.MC.4491-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Lysimachus (305 BC-281 BC)
Mint: Amphipolis

Entities

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Coin

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-323 - -281

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 30 mm Weight 16.9 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of deified Alexander, right, with horn of Ammon; luxuriant curling hair, bound with diadem; borderof dots.

Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Athene in long garment and wearing crested Corinthian helmet seated left on throne with curved outline, her left arm resting on rim of large oval shield with lion-head boss; on her extended right hand, a small Nike with spread wings, left, holding up wreath in extended hands; on the father side, long lance, the head resting on ground to left, the shaft passing behind Athene's right shoulder; plain exergue line.

Text: BA?????? ?????????; AP in exergue; monogram to left.
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): 190

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4491-R
Primary reference Number: 231791
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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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