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Double sestertius: CM.CH.76-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Postumus (260-69)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Lugdunum
Mint: Lyons

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 35 mm
Image(width): 36 mm
Weight: 29.35 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-10-09) by Christ's College, Cambridge

Dating

259 - 268

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.CH.76-R
Primary reference Number: 84699
RIC: V.351.166

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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