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Dupondius: CM.1497-1963

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Nero (AD 54-68)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Lugdunum
Mint: Lyons

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 31 mm
Image(width): 32 mm
Weight: 16.42 g

Place(s) associated

  • Lyons

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-11-21) by Hart, H. St J., Rev.

Dating

64 - 66

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1497-1963
Primary reference Number: 85727
BMC: I.267.338
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 December 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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