Ruler:
Nicomedes II Epiphanes (149 BC-127 BC)
Mint:
Bithynia
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Production date: 298 BC
Object composed of silver Diameter 36.5 mm Weight 16.65 g
Inscription present: Head of Nicomedes II, right, wearing diadem.
Inscription present: Zeus standing left, laureate, lower part of body draped in himation; leaning with left hand on sceptre; in right hand, wreath with which he crowns the king's name; to left, eagle on thunderbolt with monogram and date below; plain exergue line.
Accession number: CM.MC.7542-R
Primary reference Number: 234826
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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