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Denarius: CM.51-2011

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

L. Piso L.F. L. N FRVGI (Moneyer)
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Ex. Sayles and Lavender

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 18.00 mm
Image(width): 17.33 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2011-05-09) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: 90 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Apollo

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Horseman with plm-branch.

  • Text: LPISO FRVGI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.51-2011
Primary reference Number: 185414
Crawford: 340.1
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 August 2019 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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