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Solidius: CM.YG.1451-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valentinian I (364-75)
Mint: Antioch

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.92 mm
Image(width): 21.04 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

364 - 367

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed.

  • Text: DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor, facing, head left, holding Victory on globe and standard

  • Text: RESTITVTOR - REIPVBLICAE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.1451-R
Primary reference Number: 185118
RIC: 272.2(a)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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