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One of twenty Ancient Greek, twelve Roman, one Byzantine and one fake of a Roman Republican coin that belonged to late Prof. Nicholas Coldstream, FBA (K) (1927-2008), Yates Professor of Classical Art and Archaeology, University College London:: CM.616-2008

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One of twenty Ancient Greek, twelve Roman, one Byzantine and one fake of a Roman Republican coin that belonged to late Prof. Nicholas Coldstream, FBA (K) (1927-2008), Yates Professor of Classical Art and Archaeology, University College London:

Maker(s)

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

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Description

Macedonia, Alexander III (336-323 BC), posthumous AR tetradrachm, uncertain Macedonian mint, c. 320–317 BC, rev. Zeus seated on throne (Price 103.133), 16.77g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-11-24) by Coldstream, Nicola

Dating

Circa -0320 - -0317

Components of the work

Object Weight 16.77 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.616-2008
Primary reference Number: 248705
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Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Wednesday 19 May 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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