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Follis: CM.1670-2015

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Heraclius (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Jerusalem
Issuer: uncertain

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History note: Ex Captain J. Haigh, ex A. J. Milne and possibly ex Grantley. Given by S.J. Mansfield in memory of Philip Rueff, Rochester House, School Lane, North Cockerington, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 7EP

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-07-13) by Mansfield, S.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 614

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Diameter 33.1 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 13.75 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: M, II/II, I?POCO[?]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1670-2015
Primary reference Number: 221201
MIB III: x27
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 21 July 2015 Updated: Thursday 24 January 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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