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Cistophoric tetradrachm: CM.8-1978

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Ephesus (Uncertain)
Ruler: Domitian (AD 81-96)

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Description

Roman Provincial, silver cistophoric tetradrachm (3 Roman denarii) of Domitian (81-96), dated COS VIII (AD 82), mint Asia (?Ephesus), BMCRE II 351, 252.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1978-03-20)

Dating

Production date: AD 0082

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.8-1978
Primary reference Number: 281763
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 March 2021 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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