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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7717-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus
Ruler: Caius and Lucius Caesars (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Pergamum

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-27 - 14

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 21 mm Weight 3.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Heads of Caius and Lucius facing one another; border of dots.

  • Text: [?AION ??VKION]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Livia, as Demeter, throned right; sceptre in right hand, ears of corn in left hand; border of dots.

  • Text: [MHNO?ENH? ?EBA?THN ????AMHN?N]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7717-R
Primary reference Number: 234997
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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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