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Aureus: CM.14-1977

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Nero (AD 54-68)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Gravesend hoard 1976; exchanged for similar-value aureus from the Museum's Collections.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 7.19 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Exchanged (1977-03-08) by Shepherd, J. D.

Dating

Circa 64 - Circa 65

Materials used in production

Gold

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.14-1977
Primary reference Number: 146618
RIC: 1(2).153.52
Ordering: RI-0346
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Friday 8 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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