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Hemidrachm: CM.MC.6517-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Phigaleia

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa 208 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 21 mm Weight 5.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Zeus Amarios, left, with sceptre and Nike; border of dots.

  • Text: K????? ???
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Achaia seated left on throne, resting with left hand on long sceptre and holding wreath in extended right hand; border of dots.

  • Text: ??? ????? AXAI??
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.6517-R
Primary reference Number: 233806
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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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