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One of 127 modern fakes or reproductions, Greek Coin Forgeries:: CM.193-1995

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of 127 modern fakes or reproductions, Greek Coin Forgeries:

Maker(s)

Mint: Gela

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Description

Gela (Sicily), Didrachm 466-415 BC, BMC p.67.16 (from this specimen). AR 8.43g. Modern struck forgery.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-03-06) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 8.43 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.193-1995
Primary reference Number: 273780
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 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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