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Ruler: Nero (AD 54-68)
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.
Image(height): 15.71 mm
Image(width): 16.38 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
Production date: AD 56 : Date mark EPG
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 3.04 g
Inscription present: Laureate head of Nero right
Inscription present: Tripod entwined by snake; date mark above
Accession number: CM.LS.1763-R
Primary reference Number: 175679
SNG: VI 1763
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Drachma" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/175679 Accessed: 2024-04-20 00:50:51
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Accession Number: CM.QC.4415-R
Accession Number: CM.LS.1667-R
Accession Number: CM.MC.2466-R
Accession Number: CM.LK.9039-R
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