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Nummus: CM.2487-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Maximian (AD 286-305)
Mint: London
Roman Empire (State)

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Notes

History note: Market Stainton Hoard NC 1958.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-06-04) by Mossop, John Coubro'

Dating

Production date: circa AD 300

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 9.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust, right, laureate, cuirassed.

  • Text: IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Genius standing left.

  • Text: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2487-2007
Primary reference Number: 186505
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 April 2012 Updated: Friday 16 August 2019 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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