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Roman Republic: CM.LK.5580-R

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An image of Roman Republic
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20 mm
Image(width): 19 mm
Weight: 5.87 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1864-02-25) by Leake, Martin

Dating

3rd Century BC, Late
-0217 - -0215

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ROMA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Exergue

Inscription present: Female bust right draped and crowned

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Horseman right with whip and reins

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LK.5580-R
Primary reference Number: 140884
Othernumber: 0015
RRC: 39/5
Leake: 5580
Ordering: RRX-0015

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Roman Republic" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/140884 Accessed: 2025-12-09 07:03:36

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