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AE 2: CM.6673-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valentinian II (375-92)
Ruler: Theodosius I (379-95) (Inferred)
Ruler: Arcadius (383-408) (Inferred)
Mint: Constantinople
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, viii.1990, for $60.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.13 mm
Image(width): 23.50 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Constantinople

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

383-08-25 - 388-08-28

Note

Mint mark [pellet over] + | over CONS and Delta

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 5.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed cuirassed bust of Valentinian right

  • Text: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor standing right with globe and standard, left foot on captive

  • Text: VIRTVS EXERCITI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6673-2007
Primary reference Number: 166236
RIC: 9.233.83a5
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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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