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Roman Provincial: CM.YG.1764-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Octavian
Mint: Lugdunum

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Notes

History note: Young number 32.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: uncertain 36 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 18.58 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Caesar left and bare head of Octavian right with a palm branch between the heads.

  • Text: IMP CAESAR DIVI F DIVI IVLI
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prow, with an ey and a dolphin; above META and a star superimposed on a globe.

  • Text: COPIA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.1764-R
Primary reference Number: 193996
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 March 2013 Updated: Tuesday 19 March 2013 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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