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Stater: CM.MC.9753-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Vonones (75 BC-65 BC)
Ruler: Spalagadames (Inferred)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -75 - Circa -65

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 24 mm Weight 9.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: King, right, on horseback; spear at rest; stylised drapery blown out behind; uncertain object (? Usual horn-shaped object) in left hand; short plain exergue line.

  • Text: BA??????????????M????oYoN?NoY; monogram to right.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus standing left, body nearly full-face, the lower part of body draped; left hand rests on lotus-headed sceptre, right hand grasps thunderbolt; short exergue line.

  • Text: Same as obverse, in kharosthi script; monogram to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9753-R
Primary reference Number: 237016
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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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