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One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.: CM.2402-1997

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One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.

Maker(s)

Mint: Antioch on the Orontes
Ruler: Antiochus VIII Grypus (125 BC-96 BC)

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Description

Antiochos VIII (121-96 BC), kingdom of Syria, AE, Antioch on the Orontes. His radiate and laureate head r. Rev. Eagle standing l. (SNG Fitzwilliam 5801), 5.50g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

-0121 - -0096

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 5.5 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2402-1997
Primary reference Number: 271964
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 2021 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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