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Follis: CM.6694-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Maurice (AD 582-602)
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, ix.1994, for $25.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 30.17 mm
Image(width): 28.38 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Constantinople

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

582 - 583

Note

Overstruck. Mint mark CON, officina letter A

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 11.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cross-diademed bust of Maurice in consular robes with crown shield and cross on globe

  • Text: DN MAVRIC TIbER PP AVC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: M central dividing regnal year, cross above, officina mark beneath and mint-mark in exergue

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6694-2007
Primary reference Number: 166257
MIB: 2.113.67D
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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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