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Greek: CM.MC.4400-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Macrinus (AD 217-18)
Mint: Nicopolis ad Istrum

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

217 - 218

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 26.5 mm Weight 10.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Emperor, right, laureate, shoulders draped; border of dots.

  • Text: AVT KM O?????V ?[?????]??
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Hygieia, left, her left hand resting on snake-entwined staff (with decorated head?); patera in extended right hand; below, to left, cista mystica from which snake arises. Plain exergue line; no trace of border.

  • Text: V?[ ]NIKO??????? NP[OC IC TPO?]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4400-R
Primary reference Number: 231702
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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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