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Siliqua: CM.282-1964

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Theodosius I (379-95)
Mint: Mediolanum

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 16.96 mm
Image(width): 17.13 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1964-11-19) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

383 - 387

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.29 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend in wreath.

  • Text: VOT/ X/ MVLT/ XX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.282-1964
Primary reference Number: 185256
RIC: 79.14(b)
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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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