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Sestertius: CM.20-1936

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Marcus Aurelius (161-180)
Lucilla (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Weight: 20.23 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-06-15) by Boyes, D.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 163

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.20-1936
Primary reference Number: 85617
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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