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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1920,0516.28
Denomination: drachm
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Head of Apollo in laurel wreath, right. (obverse); Eagle standing, right. (reverse)
Cultures/periods: Greek
Production date: 400BC-338BC
Production place: Minted in: Abydus (historic)
Materials: silver
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Diameter: 16 millimetres (maximum); Weight: 3.260 grammes
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Bibliographic references: BMC Greek (Troas, Aeolis, Lesbos) / Catalogue of the Greek coins of Troas, Aeolis and Lesbos (p2.13) (compare)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; bird
Associated names: Representation of: Apollo
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Lt C E S Palmer
Acquisition date: 1920
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1920,0516.28

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