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Roman Republic: CM.194-1978

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Maker(s)

Moneyer: Caius Gellius (Struck in the name of)
Tribe: Celts

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Notes

History note: Bt in sale at The Chesters, Chollerford, Northumberland; Hampton's Sale January 1930; ex John Clayton

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 16 mm
Image(width): 17 mm
Weight: 3.55 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1978-11-27) by Burn, B. K., Miss

Dating

2nd Century BC, Mid
2nd Century BC, Late
1st Century BC
1st Century
-0138 - 100

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CN.GELI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Central inscription

Inscription present: Helmeted head of Roma facing right

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Warrior in quadriga riding right with shield and captive

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.194-1978
Primary reference Number: 140762
Othernumber: 0124
RRC: cf. 232/1
Ordering: RRX-0124

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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