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Denarius: CM.400-1968

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Colonia Patricia (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: Oman Sale, Christie's 2 July 1968, lot 51

Measurements and weight

Weight: 3.83 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1968-11-14) by Oman, Charles Chichele

Dating

Production date: circa 18 BC

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.400-1968
Primary reference Number: 146307
BMC: 1.86.296
RIC: 1(2).48.99/101
Ordering: RI-0035
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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