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Cistophori: CM.1471-1963

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anthony
M. Antonius
Mint: Ephesus

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-11-23) by Hart, H. St J., Rev.

Dating

Production date: 39 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 28.3 mm Weight 11.30 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Anthony wearing ivy wreath right; below, lituus.

  • Text: M.ANTONIVS.IMP.COS.DESIG.ITER.ET.TERT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Draped bust of Octavia right, above, cista flanked by twisting snakes.

  • Text: III.VIR.R.P.C.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1471-1963
Primary reference Number: 210133
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 November 2016 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016 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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