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Unknown Greek mint (Cyzicus?), silver fractional coin, 5th cent. BC; obv. archaic male figure running r. and looking back, on the left tuna fish (?); rev. incuse (irregular?) (cf. BMC 26.64, electrum stater), 0.43g.: CM.1634-2001

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Unknown Greek mint (Cyzicus?), silver fractional coin, 5th cent. BC; obv. archaic male figure running r. and looking back, on the left tuna fish (?); rev. incuse (irregular?) (cf. BMC 26.64, electrum stater), 0.43g.

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Mint: Cyzicus (Possibly)

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Unknown Greek mint (Cyzicus?), silver fractional coin, 5th cent. BC; obv. archaic male figure running r. and looking back, on the left tuna fish (?); rev. incuse (irregular?) (cf. BMC 26.64, electrum stater), 0.43g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-06-11) by Simmons Gallery

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.43 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1634-2001
Primary reference Number: 264538
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 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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