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Sestertius: CM.BU.231-R

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Maker(s)

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

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Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 180 degrees
Image(height): 33 mm
Image(width): 33 mm
Weight: 24.54 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1976) by Burkitt, M.I., Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 0118

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BU.231-R
Primary reference Number: 103927
RIC: II, 436.741
Ordering: RI-0944
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 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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