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Drachm: CM.MC.4314-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Septimius Severus (AD 193-211)
Mint: Tyra

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

193 - 211

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 23 mm Weight 6.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of the Emperor, right, hair bound with a diadem wih long ends falling behind; border of dots.

  • Text: AV??C??CE VHPoC?EPT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Herekles standing left, on short plain exergue line, his right hand resting on top of club; lion-ski over left arm and three apples of the Hesperides in his left hand; ? to left, below; border of dots.

  • Text: TYPAN?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4314-R
Primary reference Number: 231616
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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