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Octadrachm: CM.MC.9791-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ptolemy III Euergetes (246 BC-221 BC)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-247 - -222

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 27 mm Weight 27.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped and veiled bust of Berenice II, right, wearing necklace; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cornucopiae with bunch of grapes hanging down to left; decorated with tasselled fillet; border of dots.

  • Text: BEPENIkH? BA????H?
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9791-R
Primary reference Number: 237045
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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) "Octadrachm" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237045 Accessed: 2024-11-02 21:39:31

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