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Two Roman coins, a medieval coin and a lead token, found on Valance Farm, Ickleton, Cambs, 2006:: CM.656-2006

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Current Location: In storage

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Two Roman coins, a medieval coin and a lead token, found on Valance Farm, Ickleton, Cambs, 2006:

Maker(s)

Ruler: Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Description

Antoninus Pius (138-61), Æ sestertius, Rome, AD 145-61, rev. Mars advancing to right (RIC 125.778), 21.32g (holed, probably in the early Anglo-Saxon period for use as an ornament).

Notes

History note: Found on Valence Farm, Ickleton, Essex, 2006.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 21.32 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2006-11-20) by Faulkner, Henry W.

Dating

145 CE - 161 CE

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.656-2006
Primary reference Number: 147602
BMC: 4.275.1705
RIC: 3.125.778
Ordering: RI-1330
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 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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