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Object type
Museum number
1844,0115.194
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Denomination
- shekel
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Description
Silver coin.(obverse) Male head diademed, left.
(reverse) Prow of war galley, right, with triple ram and wreathed forepost ending in a bird's head, to which a pennant is attached; on the deck, a pile of shields; in exergue, dolphin. -
Culture/period
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Date
- 237BC-209BC (circa)
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Production place
- Minted in: Spain (Carthaginian coin minted in Spain)
- (Europe,Spain)
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Findspot
- Found/Acquired: Malaga
- (Europe,Spain,Andalucía,Malaga (province))
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Materials
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Dimensions
- Weight: 7.1 grammes
- Die-axis: 12 o'clock
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Curator's comments
Spanish mint unknown.
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Bibliography
- SNG BM Spain 91
- Villaronga 1973 II.16
- SNG BM Spain 91
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1844
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Acquisition notes
ex Sotheby 24.xi.1843.
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Department
Coins & Medals
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Registration number
1844,0115.194
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