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Greek: CM.MC.9502-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elagabalus (AD 218-22)
Mint: Sidon

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

218 - 222

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 26.5 mm Weight 10.64 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: MIPCMAVAN TONINVSAV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Car of Astarte on two wheels, the roof supported by four columns; two palm-branches on each side of roof; border of dots.

  • Text: CoLAVR PIA METPOSID
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9502-R
Primary reference Number: 236765
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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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