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Sestertius: CM.TR.2700-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Antoninius Pius (138-61)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 31.23 mm
Weight: 21.9 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1958-01-16) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

159 CE - 160 CE

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2700-R
Primary reference Number: 222733
RIC: 3.152.1031
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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