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Cistophorus: CM.MC.9577-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Claudius (AD 41-54)
Mint: Asia Minor (Uncertain)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

41 - 54

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26.5 mm Weight 10.57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Claudius, left; border of dots.

  • Text: TICLAVD CAESAVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Di-style temple approached by four steps; palmette acroterion over centre of pediment; within the temple, a facing figure of Fortune, cornucopiae in left hand, crowning Claudius with wreath, who stands facing on the left in military attire and holding spear in right hand; border of dots.

  • Text: COM ASI; ROMETAVG on temple pediment.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9577-R
Primary reference Number: 236840
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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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