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Radiate fraction: CM.SJ.420-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Claudius II (AD 268-70)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Weight: 2.42 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938-03-23) by St John's College

Dating

268 - 270

Note

Reverse more like Cunetio's Victory 3, with palm held away from shoulder, but there that type is only given to Marius. This however does not seem, to be an imitation. Mint mark | A

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.420-R
Primary reference Number: 149414
RIC: cf. 5-1.219.104
Cunetio: cf. 1948
Ordering: RI-3142

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

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Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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