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Semisses: CM.PG.12344-2006

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: uncertain

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Notes

History note: Bt Spink 1965.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 180 degrees
Image(height): 10 mm
Image(width): 11 mm
Weight: 2.05 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Uncertain 632 CE - Uncertain 699 CE

Note

Byzantine epigraphic obverse / cross on steps reverse type (Latin). Probably struck in North Africa

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.12344-2006
Primary reference Number: 104475
Catalogue: 224
Ordering: IS-0186
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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