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Didrachm: CM.6516-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80)
Mint: Caesarea (Cappadocia)
Mint: Kayseri

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection; bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, vi.2000, for $85.00.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.13 mm
Image(width): 20.92 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Kayseri

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

138 - 161

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 6.69 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Marcus Aurelius right

  • Text: AUTOKR ANTONEINOS SEB
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Mt Argaeus with trees surmounted by naked male standing facing with sceptre and globe

  • Text: UPATOS G
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6516-2007
Primary reference Number: 166079
BMC: Cappadocia 66.167
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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