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Nummus: CM.126-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Issuer: officina ?
Mint: Thessalonica

Entities

Categories

Description

Urbs Roma commemorative

Notes

History note: Ex Ancient & Gothic, list 291, lot 160.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-04-25) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

330 - 333

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (minimum) 16.7 mm Diameter 18 mm Weight 1.98 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Helmeted, draped bust of Roma left.

  • Text: VRBS ROMA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: She-wolf with twins.

  • Text: Mintmark: -/-//SMTS?
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.126-2016
Primary reference Number: 242687
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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