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One of seven modern fake copies of Ancient Greek coins in silver, said to have been produced in Bulgaria:: CM.472-1998

Object information

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Titles

One of seven modern fake copies of Ancient Greek coins in silver, said to have been produced in Bulgaria:

Maker(s)

Mint: Abdera

Entities

Categories

Description

Thrace, Abdera, AR tetradrachm; obv. griffin l.; rev. Herakles, 12.19g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1998-10-12) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 12.19 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.472-1998
Primary reference Number: 277792
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 8 December 2020 Updated: Monday 11 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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