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Siliqua: CM.584-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantius II (324-361)
Mint: Trier

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Categories

Notes

History note: Ex Spink Auction 26-27 September 2016, Lot 2861. Ex East Harptree Hoard (1887).

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2016-11-21) by Spink

Dating

342 - 343

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21.4 mm Weight 3.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Rosette-and-laurel diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

  • Text: FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor in military attire standing facing, holding labarum.

  • Text: PAX AVG-VSTORVM. Mintmark: TR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.584-2016
Primary reference Number: 243145
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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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