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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9881-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80)
Mint: Alexandria

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

161 - 180

Components of the work

Object composed of Billion Diameter 22.5 mm Weight 10.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of M. Aurelius, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: [MAYPH?IOC] ANT?NINOCC?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tyche recumbent left on couch decorated with garlands; rudder in right hand; left hand held to head; border of dots.

  • Text: LI above
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9881-R
Primary reference Number: 237132
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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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