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Drachm: CM.343-1978

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Lampsacus
Ruler: Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC)

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Description

Macedon, Alexander III (336-323 BC), Lampsacus, AR drachm, c. 323-317 BC, Heracles head right, holed, Price, 1379.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1978-07-17) by Gow, A.S.F.

Dating

-0323 - -0317

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 4.26 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.343-1978
Primary reference Number: 281880
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 March 2021 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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