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Denarius: CM.153-1974

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: Glendining's 24 April 1974, 227

Measurements and weight

Weight: 2.90 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1974-10-17)

Dating

Circa -31 BCE - Uncertain -29 BCE

Materials used in production

Copper

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.153-1974
Primary reference Number: 146509
RIC: 1(2).84.534
Ordering: RI-0237
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Audit data

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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