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Stater: CM.MC.5160-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander III the Great (336-23 BC)
Mint: Epirus

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -342 - Circa -326

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.5 mm Weight 10.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Zeus Dodonaeos, right, oak-wreath, details worn down, in hair

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Thunderbolt to left, outwards, to left of which sits a small eagle, left, with wings closed.

  • Text: A?E?AN?PoY to right, inwards; ToYNEo?To?EMoY to left, outwards.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.5160-R
Primary reference Number: 232461
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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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