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Tetradrachm: CM.1-2017

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC)
Mint: Byblos

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Notes

History note: Ex Naville Numismatics, Auction 21, Lot 111.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-01-23) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Circa -0330 - Circa -0320

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 29.2 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 17.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Herakles, right, wearing lionskin tied at neck

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: A?E?AN?[PoY]; A in left field
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle in palm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1-2017
Primary reference Number: 240477
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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