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One of 36 Greek silver fractions selected from the collection of an Italian diplomat offered for sale by Spink (see also nos. 139-40 and 713-18 below):: CM.105-1996

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One of 36 Greek silver fractions selected from the collection of an Italian diplomat offered for sale by Spink (see also nos. 139-40 and 713-18 below):

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Description

Lesbos, Aeolis, billon obol, c. 450-400 BC. 0.99 g. Traité, pl. 15, 9.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996-03-04) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Circa -0450 - Circa -0400

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 0.99 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.105-1996
Primary reference Number: 272660
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 18 July 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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