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Roman Republic: CM.LK.5579-R

An image of Roman Republic

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 15 mm
Image(width): 15 mm
Weight: 2.82 g

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1864-02-25) by Leake, Martin

Dating

Production date: circa 91 BC

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck (metalworking)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ROMA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Mint-mark

Inscription present: Head of Hercules facing right

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prow facing right

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LK.5579-R
Primary reference Number: 140883
RRC: 339/4
Ordering: RRX-0063
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Roman Republic" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/140883 Accessed: 2024-11-23 21:12:48

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