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Greek: CM.MC.4540-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80)
Ruler: Faustina II (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Augusta Traiana

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

161 - 180

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 24.5 mm Weight 9.6 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Faustina, right; border of dots.

  • Text: ??VCTEINA CEBACTH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Draped female figure, left, holding patera in extended right hand, lit torch in left hand; short plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: AV??VCTHC TPAIANHC
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4540-R
Primary reference Number: 231840
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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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