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Drachm: CM.MC.5055-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Dyrrhachii

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -229 - Circa -100

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 3.2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cow, suckling calf, left, above; suckling calf, left; traces of symbol, probably wreath above; to right, tripod-lebes with three handles; monogram in exergue.

  • Text: ?I??TA?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Double linear square divided vertically by single line and decorated by a conventional lotus-flower design separated by three pellets; magistrate's name in genitive case around sides of linear circle from left to right.

  • Text: [K?EI] ToPI ? Y
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.5055-R
Primary reference Number: 232356
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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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