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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1896,0601.61
Description
Electrum coin.
(whole)
Head of gorgon to front, tongue protruding; below, tunny fish l.
(obverse)
Incuse square with mill-sail pattern.
(reverse)
Production date
500BC-450BC
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Cyzicus
Materials
electrum
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
2.70 grammes
Location
Not on display
Subjects
deity
fish
symbol
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu
(sale)
Purchased through:
Rollin & Feuardent
Acquisition date
1896
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1896,0601.61