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A sestertius of Hadrian, AD 134-38, into which has been set a small silver applique badge of the Gonzaga family. The Gonzaga were the ruling family of Mantua from 1328, acquiring the titles of marquis in 1433 and of duke in 1530, and were notable patrons of art in the15th and 16th centuries. Their now dispersed collection is amongst the most significant in European art history.
Ruler:
Hadrian (117-138)
State:
Roman Empire
Mint:
Rome
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; ex Gonzaga collection (Mantua).
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Lewis, S. S.
134 CE - 138 CE
Object composed of copper alloy Diameter 33 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 19.08 g
Accession number: CM.LS.3432-R
Primary reference Number: 103258
BMC: III, 467.1495
Ordering: RI-0362
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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