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Sestertius: CM.179-1968

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-138)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: From the Great Chesterford hoard of 1847

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 180 degrees
Image(height): 32 mm
Image(width): 33 mm
Weight: 23.38 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1968-02-01) by Lord Braybrooke

Dating

117 - 138

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.179-1968
Primary reference Number: 104135
BMC: ?
Ordering: RI-1462
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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