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Denarius: CM.6567-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Nerva (96-98)
Mint: Rome
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, vi.1988 for $150.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 18.75 mm
Image(width): 19.33 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 96

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 135 degrees Weight 3.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Nerva right with legend around in circle of points

  • Text: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory advancing right with palm and wreath

  • Text: VICTORIA AVGVST
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6567-2007
Primary reference Number: 166130
RIC: 2.223.9
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 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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