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Roman Provincial: CM.16-2017

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Ruler: Tranquillina (Inferred)
Mint: Odessus

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Notes

History note: Ex Naville Numismatics, Auction 20, Lot 204.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-01-23) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

241 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 26.7 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 11.98 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust of Gordian to left; draped bust of Tranquillina, wearing stephane, to right.

  • Text: AVT K M ANT ?OP?IANOC AVC C / TPANKV?-?????
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: O?HC-C-?IT??; E in left field.
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Serapis standing facing left, holding transverse sceptre and raising hand.

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.16-2017
Primary reference Number: 241179
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 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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