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Roman Republic: CM.645-2006

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Moneyer: Caius Vibius Pansa
Mint: Rome

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Description

Roman Republic: C. Vibius C.F Pansa, Æ As, Rome, 90 BC, rev. Three prows to right (Crawford 342/7f), 12.26g. From list 169, lot 277.

Notes

History note: Munthandel G. Henzen, list 169, lot 277.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 26 mm
Image(width): 25 mm
Weight: 12.26 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2006-10-10) by Munthandel G. Henzen

Dating

1st Century BC, Early
Production date: 90 BC

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ROMA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Marginal inscription
  • Text: C.VIBI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Exergue

Inscription present: Bust of Janus

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three prows heading right

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.645-2006
Primary reference Number: 140863
Othernumber: 0126
RRC: 342/7f
Ordering: RRX-0126

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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