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Greek: CM.MC.7537-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Prusias II (182 BC-149 BC)
Mint: Bithynia

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-183 - -149

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 19 mm Weight 4.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of young Dionysos, right, wreathed with ivy.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Centaur Cheiron, right, right foreleg raised; chlamys of animal's skin blown back over shoulder; playng lyre; monogram below raised leg; plain exergue line.

  • Text: BA?????? ??oY?IoY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7537-R
Primary reference Number: 234821
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Greek" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/234821 Accessed: 2024-11-09 00:40:29

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