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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.2445-1997

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Titles

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)

Ruler: Ptolemy IV Philopator (220 BC-203 BC) (Possibly)
Ruler: Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204-181 BC) (Possibly)
Ruler: Ptolemy VI Philometor (180 BC-145 BC) (Possibly)
Ruler: Ptolemy VII (Possibly)

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Description

Ptolemy IV-VII (221-145 BC), halved AE. Head of Ptolemy Soter r. Rev. Head of Libya r. (BMC 82, 43), 5.95g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Wayne Rantil, Mary, Mrs

Dating

-0221 - -0145

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 5.95 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2445-1997
Primary reference Number: 272001
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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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