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Sestertius: CM.5-1939

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan (AD 98-117)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 33 mm
Image(width): 32 mm
Weight: 23.78 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-01-02) by Kenyon, Lord

Dating

98 - 117

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5-1939
Primary reference Number: 85433
BMC: III.168.793
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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