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 silver Diameter 22 mm Weight 5.68 g
Inscription present: Head of Persephone, left, flowing hair wreathed with corn; hair shown beyond further side of neck; single-drop earrings; border of dots.
Inscription present: Athene, clad in long chiton of archaistic style, wearing plumed helmet; standing left in fighting attitude with oval sheild on left arm and spear in raised right hand; above to left, star; below shield a thunderbolt; ? below end of chiton.
Accession number: CM.MC.5167-R
Primary reference Number: 232467
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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