One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Greek Forgery: CM.133-1985

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One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Greek Forgery

Maker(s)

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

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Coin

Description

Alexander III of Macedon, 336-323 BC, gold (sp.gr. 19.1) quarter stater, wt. 3.13g. Hybrid after AE (obv.) and standard AV issue (rev). For modern forgeries of the denomination (but with standard types) see Bulletin on Counterfeits, I i 1976, II; I iii 1976, 63. Bought in Rhodes, April 1963.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-06-03) by The President and Fellows of Wolfson College, Cambridge

Dating

-0336 - -0323

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 3.13 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.133-1985
Primary reference Number: 283531
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 6 April 2021 Updated: Wednesday 25 August 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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