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Roman Republic: CM.63-1978

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Moneyer: Caius Cassius
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Sotheby's sale 1.xii.1976, lot 843, ex Eton College collection.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 50 degrees
Image(height): 29 mm
Image(width): 28 mm
Weight: 10.76 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1978-07-17) by Sotheby's

Dating

2nd Century BC, Late
Production date: 126 BC

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.63-1978
Primary reference Number: 116781
RRC: 266/3
Ordering: RR-0833
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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