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Ruler:
Claudius (AD 41-54)
Ruler:
Messalina
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Alexandria
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Sotheby's sale 1.viii.1878, lot 648, with 4 others for 14/-.
Image(height): 25.04 mm
Image(width): 25.42 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
41 - Inferred 47
Object composed of billon Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 13.48 g
Inscription present: Laureate head of Claudius right with date mark before, legend around in border
Inscription present: Messalina standing left, leaning on column at right, with corn-ears and two small figures, legend round in circle of points
Accession number: CM.LS.2027-R
Primary reference Number: 175943
SNG: VI 2027
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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