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Ruler: Caracalla (211-17)
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.
Image(height): 24.13 mm
Image(width): 25.58 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
215 CE - 217 CE
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 14.21 g
Inscription present: Laureate head of Caracalla right
Inscription present: Eagle, wings open, with wreath in beak; below, head of Helios radiate left; in field left, crescent
Accession number: CM.LS.1771-R
Primary reference Number: 175687
SNG: VI 1771
Bellinger: 189-91
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Tetradrachm" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/175687 Accessed: 2024-12-27 01:29:17
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