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Dupondius: CM.683-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Vespasian (AD 69-79)
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 26.38 mm
Image(width): 26.29 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-10-11) by Kovacs, Frank L.

Dating

Production date: AD 0074

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 13.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Vespsian facing left

  • Text: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae

  • Text: PON MAX TR POT P P COS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.683-2010
Primary reference Number: 181108
RIC II: 112.757
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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