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Roman Imperial: CM.120-1924

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD)
Mint: Lugdunum
Mint: Lyons

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Place(s) associated

  • Lyons

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1924-05-03) by Evans, W.J.

Dating

-10 - -6

Components of the work

Coin composed of copper alloy Height 25 mm Weight 10.283 g Width 22 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Frontage of Altar of Lyons surmounted by facing Victories with wreaths

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: ROM ET AVG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Central inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.120-1924
Primary reference Number: 84905
BMC: 1.92.550
RIC: 1(2).57.230
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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