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Denarius: CM.YG.1256-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Vespasian (AD 69-79)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Ephesus (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: Young 708; ex Neligan.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 3.23 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 70

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.1256-R
Primary reference Number: 146942
BMC: 2.92.442
RIC: 2.53.320
Ordering: RI-0670
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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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