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Roman Provincial: CM.28.2017

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Ruler: Tranquillina (Inferred)
Mint: Anchialus

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Categories

Notes

History note: Ex Naville Numismatics, Auction 24, Lot 203.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-01-23) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

241 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 25.7 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 12.72 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust of Gordian to left; draped bust of Tranquillina, wearing stephane, to right.

  • Text: AVT K M ANT ?OP?IANOC AV? C?B / TPANKV?-?????
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tyche standing left holding cornucopia and rudder on globe.

  • Text: OVA?IAN?? A?XIA?E??
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.28.2017
Primary reference Number: 300646

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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