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Nummus: CM.6635-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Licinius I (308-24)
Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37) (Inferred)
Ruler: Valerius Valens (316-17) (Inferred)
Mint: Alexandria
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt NFA Auction, Los Angeles, xi.1990, for $75.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 22.08 mm
Image(width): 21.54 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Alexandria

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

316 - 317

Note

Mint mark | wreath over | X over K | A over ALE

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 4.39 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Licinius right

  • Text: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Jupiter standing LEFT, chlamys over left shoulder, leaning on sceptre holding Victory, an eagle left, head right with wreath in beak, at his feet at left

  • Text: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6635-2007
Primary reference Number: 166198
RIC: 7.706.18
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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