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Greek: CM.MC.8195-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Mint: Magnesia ad Maeandrum

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

238 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 35.5 mm Weight 16.75 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: AVTKMANT? ?OP?IANOC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Dionysos, in short chion and cothurni, standing in front of vine, his head left; resting with left hand on thyros; uncertain object, perhaps bunch of grapes, in right hand; to left, panther, left; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: ????????? MA?NHT???
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8195-R
Primary reference Number: 235475
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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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