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Lead Medallion: E.12.1904

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 20

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Lead Medallion

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Description

Medallion, with heads of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (right) & the male deity Faustina facing each other, 2 fixing holes.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3.3 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1904) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

Roman
-30 - 395

Materials used in production

Lead

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.12.1904
Primary reference Number: 50838
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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