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One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series: CM.628-1992

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One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

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Ruler: Claudius II (AD 268-70)

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Description

Claudius II (268-70), irregular billon antoninianus, LIBERTAS, 2.650g. Ex Cottenham hoard, 1986.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992-07-20) by Stripe, R. G. & Moore, M. J.

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 2.65 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LIBERTAS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.628-1992
Primary reference Number: 276645
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Created: Friday 20 November 2020 Updated: Friday 10 September 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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