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Ruler:
Gratian (367-83)
Mint:
Thessalonica
Image(height): 19.92 mm
Image(width): 20.38 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-04-30) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.
378 CE - 383 CE
Object composed of gold Weight 4.44 g
Inscription present: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed.
Inscription present: Two emperors seated facing, the one on the right holding mappa in left hand; the two together holding globe. Behind, a Victory with outspread wings; below, palm.
Accession number: CM.2045-2007
Primary reference Number: 185206
RIC: 180.34(a)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Solidus" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/185206 Accessed: 2024-12-22 22:28:59
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University of Cambridge}}
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