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Hemidrachm: CM.MC.7001-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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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 bronze Diameter 22.5 mm Weight 4.6 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: ?C??�C? ????[C]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Dionysos, naked, standing full face, head turned right and wreathed with ivy or vine; both arms extended; in left hand, a bunch of grapes; in right hand, cantharus below which, dog, left; uncertain object resembling branch or large pine-cone below left arm; border of dots.

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7001-R
Primary reference Number: 234289

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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