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Dupondius or as: CM.174-1950

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Clodius Albinus (196-97)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: From the Henry Platt Hall Collection (Glendining Sale November 1950), lot 1673

History note: From B.W. Harris (Glendining Sale 9 May 1922), lot 130

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25 mm
Image(width): 25 mm
Weight: 9.73 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1950-11-16) by Glendining's

Dating

193 - 197

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.174-1950
Primary reference Number: 85671
BMC: V.135.545

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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