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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1743-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elagabalus (AD 218-22)
Mint: Tarsus

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; ex Subhi Coll., bt Sotheby's sale 6.v.1873, lot 208, with 6 others.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 29.63 mm
Image(width): 28.54 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Tarsus

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

218 - 222

Note

Mint mark AMK

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 225 degrees Weight 13.91 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate bust of Elagabalus

  • Text: AVT KAI M AVR AVTON[EINOS]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Wreath on altar and hieratic crown on which seven human heads; mint mark in exergue

  • Text: TARSOV T[ES METROPOLEOS]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1743-R
Primary reference Number: 175659
SNG: VI 1743
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Audit data

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