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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7740-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68)
Ruler: Salonina (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

253 - 268

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 30 mm Weight 12.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Salonina, right, wearing stephane; border of dots.

  • Text: KOP�C??? N?INA�C?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Hygieia standing right, feeding snake from patera held in left hand; border of dots.

  • Text: ???C�?VP�??? A�?????????N�???T???�N??K
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7740-R
Primary reference Number: 235020
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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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