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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1997-R

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An image of Roman Provincial
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Ruler: Tranquillina (AD 241-44) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Singara

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Sotheby's sale 22.xii.1886, lot 62 with 3 others for 23/-.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 30.54 mm
Image(width): 31.38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

238 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 27.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust of Gordian right facing bust of Tranquillina left, legend around all

  • Text: AVTOK K M AVR GORDIANON SAB TRANKVILLINA SEB
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tyche seated left with branch, river Orontes at her feet at left, Sagittarius left above, legend around all

  • Text: AVR SEP KOL / SINGARA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1997-R
Primary reference Number: 175913
SNG: VI 1997

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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