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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9389-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Geta (AD 209-11)
Mint: Antioch ad Orontem

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

209 - 211

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26.5 mm Weight 13.7 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Geta, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVT�KAI� ??TAC.C?�?�
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle with spread wings standing inclined to left on leg of animal; head turned right, wreath in beak; stars to left and right of head; border of dots.

  • Text: ?HMAPX ?�?Y?AToC Tc�?�
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9389-R
Primary reference Number: 236652
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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) "Tetradrachm" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/236652 Accessed: 2024-12-18 18:06:12

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