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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.7673-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Attalus I Soter (241-197 BC)
Ruler: Philetaerus (282-263 BC) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Pergamum

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-263 - -241

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 29 mm Weight 17.02 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Philietaerus, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Athene, wearing crested helmet, long chiton and peplos, seated left on throne with Sphinx-shaped arm and lion's foot; crowning Philaterus' name with a wreath; lance, point resting on ground, over left shoulder; shield resting by back of throne; strung bow to left; ivy leaf to right

  • Text: ????TAIPoY; A to left
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7673-R
Primary reference Number: 234953
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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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