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Roman Republic: CM.555-1960

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Moneyer: Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus
Mint: Rome

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Lakenheath Hoard 23 November 1959, bought through Treasure Trove from the finder, L

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 150 degrees
Image(height): 18 mm
Image(width): 17 mm
Weight: 3.83 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1960) by H.M. Treasury

Dating

Production date: 67 BC

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.555-1960
Primary reference Number: 116819
RRC: 409/2
Ordering: RR-2222
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 3 August 2016 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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