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Quadrans: CM.57-1948

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

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

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19 mm
Image(width): 19 mm
Weight: 3.16 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1948-02-24) by Grant, Michael, Dr

Dating

1st Century BC, Late
Production date: circa 10 BC

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.57-1948
Primary reference Number: 84940
BMC: I.93.563
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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