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.2415-1997

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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)

Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204-181 BC) (Ruler)

Description

Ptolemy V (205-180 BC), AE. Head of Isis r. Rev. eagle standing l., cornucopia (Svoronos 1238, 30), 3.89g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-0205 - -0180

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 3.89 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2415-1997
Primary reference Number: 271977
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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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."
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