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Quinarius: CM.159-1974

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD)
Moneyer: Lucius Pinarius Scarpus (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Cyrenaica

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Notes

History note: Ex Seaby's Dec 1974; ticket reads: "P3218. 2276 A."

Measurements and weight

Weight: 1.76 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974-12-05) by Osband, Eric

Dating

Circa -31 BCE - Uncertain -29 BCE

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.159-1974
Primary reference Number: 146508
BMC: 1.111.687
RIC: 1(2).84.532
Cohen: 499
Ordering: RI-0236
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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