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Nummus: CM.2963-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Honorius (395-423)
Mint: Milan
Roman Empire (State)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 402

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 1.39 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: D N HONORI-VS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and cross on globe.

  • Text: VICTORIA - AVGvstorvm
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2963-2007
Primary reference Number: 186981
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 April 2012 Updated: Wednesday 15 April 2015 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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