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Obol: CM.MC.6053-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Aegina

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -404 - Circa -350

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 11 mm Weight 0.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Land-tortoise, the structure of the shell shown in detail

  • Text: A I
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Incuse square divided into five compartments as before; thin dividing bands; two pellets in division to left, below; dolphin to right.

  • Text: E Y
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.6053-R
Primary reference Number: 233342
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Obol" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/233342 Accessed: 2024-11-25 15:11:57

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