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One of seventy-three Hellenistic and Roman Provincial bronze coins, Pontus, Neocaesarea: CM.108-1992

Object information

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Titles

One of seventy-three Hellenistic and Roman Provincial bronze coins, Pontus, Neocaesarea

Maker(s)

Mint: Mopsus
Ruler: Severus Alexander (222-35)

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Description

Cilicia, Mopsus, Severus Alexander (222-35), AE. Dated year 300 (AD 232/3). Laureate head right / Figure of Mopsos standing left, holding branch, fire-altar to right. No other coins of Mospus are known with this date. 16.51g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992-04-27) by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.

Dating

232 - 233

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 16.51 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.108-1992
Primary reference Number: 276256
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Created: Friday 20 November 2020 Updated: Friday 10 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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