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Greek: CM.MC.7438-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-38)
Mint: Bithynia

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

117 - 138

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 35 mm Weight 22.04 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Hadrian, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVTKAICTPAI A??????CC??
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Distyle temple with Corinthian columns, three figures standing within. In the centre, Hadrian, wearing himation, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand, being crowned by helmeted figure of Roma, standing left, who holds a palm or aplustre in left hand; to left, behind Hadrian, draped female figure (Bithynia?), holding sceptre in right hand; in the pediment, traces of male figure, left, holding sceptre, sacrificing at altar: border of dots.

  • Text: KOI NON; BEI?YNIAC in exergue
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7438-R
Primary reference Number: 234723
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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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