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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1236-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC) (Struck in the name of)
Ruler: Gordian III (238-244) (Struck in the rule of)
Place of use: Macedonia

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt H.C.N. Suter, 1884.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.92 mm
Image(width): 25.04 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College

Dating

Inferred 238 - Inferred 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 11.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Heracles right in lion-skin

  • Text: ALEXANDROS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lion right beneath club left, date above

  • Text: KOINON MAKEDONOV B NEO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1236-R
Primary reference Number: 175153
SNG: VI 1236
Gaebler: I.845.2a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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