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Denarius: CM.7-1995

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Geta (AD 209-11)
Mint: Rome

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Found by Roy Owens near Mildenhall, Suffolk, 1993/94.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-01-23) by Owens, Roy

Dating

198 -

Note

Pierced in Medieval period.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.1 mm Weight 1.80 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare, draped bust right.

  • Text: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Providence standing left.

  • Text: PROVID DEORVM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7-1995
Primary reference Number: 216127
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 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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