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Greek: CM.MC.9740-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Menander I Soter (165/155 BC-130 BC)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -165 - Circa -130

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 1.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Elephant's head, right, with bell round neck.

  • Text: [BA?????? ???HPo? ME]NAN?[PoY]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Club, upwards.

  • Text: Same as obverse, in kharosthi script.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9740-R
Primary reference Number: 237003
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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) "Greek" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237003 Accessed: 2024-11-26 20:49:31

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