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One of twelve ancient coins in gold, electrum and silver of the state of Carthage (8 coins), of Syracuse, Sicily, of Lysimachus King of Thrace and Ptolemy I King of Egypt.: CM.21-1987

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One of twelve ancient coins in gold, electrum and silver of the state of Carthage (8 coins), of Syracuse, Sicily, of Lysimachus King of Thrace and Ptolemy I King of Egypt.

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Carthage, Africa. Gold shekel, c.218 BC. Horse standing right, wt.1.84g. (Jenkins and Lewis, Carthaginian gold and electrum coins, group XIV, 465.6).

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History note: Mrs. R.B. Lewis bequest, from the collection of the late R.B. Lewis.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1987-07-20) by National Art Collections Fund

Dating

Production date: circa 218 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 1.84 g

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Accession number: CM.21-1987
Primary reference Number: 284990
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Created: Wednesday 7 April 2021 Updated: Thursday 26 August 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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