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One of 79 Ancient Greek and Roman coins: CM.41-1995

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of 79 Ancient Greek and Roman coins

Maker(s)

Ruler: Croesus

Entities

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Description

Croesus (c. 580-546 BC), kingdom of Lydia, AR third stater, c. 550 BC. Foreparts of lion and bull face to face. Rev. two square punches (BAR S343, pl. 10, 4), 3.44g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1995-01-23) by Konuk, Koray

Dating

Production date: circa 550 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.44 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.41-1995
Primary reference Number: 273634
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 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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