Ruler:
Pyrrhus I of Epirus (306-272 BC)
Mint:
Epirus
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Circa -295 - Circa -272
Object composed of gold Diameter 17 mm Weight 4.26 g
Inscription present: Head of Artemis, right, hair richly waved, wearing single-drop earring and necklace of pearls; quiver over le shoulder; to left, thunderbolt, vertical; border of dots
Inscription present: Nike as on No.5162, but with right hand bearing wreath and the wings shown full-face; above the wreath, a crescent, horns outward; in place of the bucranium a thunderbolt; by the foot of the trophy a border of dots.
Accession number: CM.MC.5163-R
Primary reference Number: 232463
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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