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Denarius: CM.17-1915

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-38)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Inherited from father Prof. Sir George Gabriel Stokes, Master of Pembroke College.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 2.71 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915-05-18) by Humphry, Lawrence, Mrs.

Dating

119 - 122

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.17-1915
Primary reference Number: 147566
BMC: 3.275.288
RIC: 2.355.127b
Cohen: 905
Ordering: RI-1294
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 26 July 2019 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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