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Dupondius: CM.161-1909

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan Decius (AD 249-51)
Ruler: Herennius Etruscus (AD 251) (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25 mm
Image(width): 23 mm
Weight: 7.80 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909-11-24) by Searle, W. G., the Rev.

Dating

249 - 251

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.161-1909
Primary reference Number: 85697
RIC: IV.142.167
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 August 2019 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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