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Roman Imperial: CM.6659-2007

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantius II (337-61)
Mint: Aquileia
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt for $15.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.88 mm
Image(width): 20.96 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

353 - 357

Note

Mint mark ·AQS·

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 2.39 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed cuirassed bust of Constantius right

  • Text: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Helmeted soldier standing left with shield spearing bare-headed fallen horseman facing opponent with left arm raised

  • Text: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6659-2007
Primary reference Number: 166222
RIC: 8.394.202

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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