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Greek: CM.MC.9308-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander I Balas (150-145 BC)
Mint: Tyre

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-148 - -147

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 4.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Alexander, right, wearing lion-skin; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Apollo, naked, standing left holding bow and arrow; to left, palm; to right, trace of part of monogram; short plain exergue line.

  • Text: [B]A?????? A??????PoY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9308-R
Primary reference Number: 236571
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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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