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Attic tetradrachm: CM.MC.9447-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Aradus

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -137 - Circa -46

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 27 mm Weight 15.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Tyche, right, draped, veiled and turreted; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Nike advancing left, aphlaston in right hand, palm-branch over left shoulder; in field to left, date and mint letters; all within laurel-wreath.

  • Text: APA???N; Z??, monogram and AC to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9447-R
Primary reference Number: 236710

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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