One of two Ancient Greek coins:: CM.300-1997

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Titles

One of two Ancient Greek coins:

Maker(s)

Mint: Ephesus (Possibly)

Entities

Description

Persian rulers, Ephesos?, Æ, c.350-340 BC. King r. with bow and spear, BA behind; countermark star. Rev. map of the hinterland of Ephesos? (Johnston, p. 94), 1.76g. From Malloy sale 45, lot 257. This coin type carries arguably one of the earliest known maps.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1997-03-03) by A. G. Malloy Inc.

Dating

Circa -0350 - Circa -0340

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 1.76 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.300-1997
Primary reference Number: 270036
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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