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Sestertius: CM.50.335-1939

Object information

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61)
Ruler: Faustina I (AD 138-41) (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Categories

Measurements and weight

Weight: 25.38 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-11) by Gutteridge, H. C., Professor

Dating

138 - 161

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.50.335-1939
Primary reference Number: 85163
BMC: IV.238.1481
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 March 2015 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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