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One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire, forgery: CM.137-1985

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Titles

One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire, forgery

Maker(s)

Mint: Constantinople
Ruler: Constantine II (337-40)

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Description

Constantine I, AD 306-37, for Constantine II, AD 326-330, Base billon nummus, wt. 3.21g. Mint of Constantinople. After LRBC, i. 24:1003, Bought at Abydos, Egypt, Feb. 1964.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-06-03) by The President and Fellows of Wolfson College, Cambridge

Dating

326 - 330

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 3.21 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.137-1985
Primary reference Number: 283535
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Created: Tuesday 6 April 2021 Updated: Wednesday 25 August 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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