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One of a hoard of eight bronze coins of Ptolemy VII, 181-146 BC, of ca.169 BC from the south Ibis courtyard excavation, Saqqara, Season 1971-2. The hoard is cited and illustrated in GT. Martin, ‘The excavations at North Saqqara,1971-2', Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 59, 1973,p.14 pl. XVII: CM.253-1975

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One of a hoard of eight bronze coins of Ptolemy VII, 181-146 BC, of ca.169 BC from the south Ibis courtyard excavation, Saqqara, Season 1971-2. The hoard is cited and illustrated in GT. Martin, ‘The excavations at North Saqqara,1971-2', Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 59, 1973,p.14 pl. XVII

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Ruler: Ptolemy VII

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Bronze coin of Ptolemy VII, 181-146 BC, of ca.169 BC from the south Ibis courtyard excavation, Saqqara, Season 1971-2. From a hoard cited and illustrated in G.T. Martin, ‘The excavations at North Saqqara, 1971-2', Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 59, 1973, p.14 pl. XVI

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-10-16) by Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

Production date: circa 169 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.253-1975
Primary reference Number: 280829
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Created: Wednesday 24 February 2021 Updated: Monday 14 June 2021 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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