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Sestertius: CM.55-1950

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-138)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 32 mm
Image(width): 32 mm
Weight: 21.77 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-04-03) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

119 - 138

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.55-1950
Primary reference Number: 86513
BMC: III.478.1567+
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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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