Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
4th Century BC, Mid
4th Century BC, Late
Circa
-0350
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Circa
-0323
Object composed of silver Diameter 20.5 mm Weight 5.84 g
Inscription present: Head of Asklepios, right, laureate (perhaps copied from the cults statue by Thrasymedes).
Inscription present: The Asklepios of Thrasymedes seated left on high-backed throne, resting with left hand on sceptre; lower part of body draped; right hand extended over head of serpent coiled in front of the god, left, head erect; below throne, dog, right, head full-face; plain exergue line; border of dots.
Accession number: CM.MC.6882-R
Primary reference Number: 234170
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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