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Dupondius or as: CM.2205-2003

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Weight: 7.9 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-07-14) by Ancient Treasures

Dating

1st Century BC, Late
1st Century, Early
Uncertain -0027 - Uncertain 14

Note

Countermarked AVG to obverse

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2205-2003
Primary reference Number: 149554
Ordering: RI-3282

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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