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Roman Republic: CM.RR.747-R

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Maker(s)

Mint: Rome
Moneyer: Anonymous

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Notes

History note: Shipley 4.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19 mm
Image(width): 19 mm
Weight: 3.11 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (2007-01-04) by Shipley, A. E., Esq

Dating

3rd Century BC, Late
Uncertain -0225 - Uncertain -0212

Note

Plated

Materials used in production

Tin

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Inscription or legends present

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

Inscription present: Laureate head of Janus

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two warriors facing each other, one bearded and without armour, other beardless and armoured, each with spear and sword touching pig held by figure kneeling between them

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: C

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Issue mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.RR.747-R
Primary reference Number: 140892
Othernumber: 0128
RRC: cf. 28/2
Ordering: RRX-0128

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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