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One of six ancient coins and seven modern forgeries of ancient coins:: CM.718-1992

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of six ancient coins and seven modern forgeries of ancient coins:

Maker(s)

Mint: Heraclea
Ruler: Licinius I (308-24)

Entities

Categories

Description

Licinius I (308-24), AE, Heraclea, 321-4 AD, Head of Licinius/ IOVI CONSERVATORI (RIC 55), 2.51g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992-07-20) by Timms, Edward, Prof. and Mrs.

Dating

321 - 324

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 2.51 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Licinius

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: IOVI CONSERVATORI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.718-1992
Primary reference Number: 276729
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Audit data

Created: Friday 20 November 2020 Updated: Friday 10 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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