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Solidus: CM.2010-1950

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Issuer: Theoderic the Great (493-526)
Ruler: Anastasius I (491-518) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Burn Gift.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21 mm
Image(width): 22 mm
Weight: 4.36 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1950)

Dating

493 - 526

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2010-1950
Primary reference Number: 135284
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 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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