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Quadrans: CM.741-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Moneyer: C. Serveilius
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 13.13 mm
Image(width): 14.25 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-10-11) by Russo, Roberto

Dating

Production date: 127 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 3.1 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Hercules right

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prow right, above two ears of corn crossed

  • Text: C.SERVEILI (inscribed on ship); ROMA (below)
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.741-2010
Primary reference Number: 181169
Crawford: 264.4b
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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