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Greek: CM.MC.9559-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan Decius (AD 249-51)
Mint: Rhesaena

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

249 - 251

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 27.5 mm Weight 12.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Decius, right, radiate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVTKAI?AIMCKVTPA??KIOCC?B
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Temple seen in perspective; five columns on long side; within, eagle standing left with wreath in beak; below, half-figure of river-god swimming right, a palm-branch in each hand; border of dots.

  • Text: C??PHCAINHCI?NLIIIP
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9559-R
Primary reference Number: 236822
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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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