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Aureus: CM.149-1950

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Vespasian (AD 69-79)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Ephesus (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. Henry Platt Hall, Glendining sale November 1950 lot 1166; ex coll. Dr Zinhoof Blumen sol May 1907 lot 673; bt Spink 25 June 1906.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 7.23 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1950-11-23) by Glendining's

Dating

69 - 70

Materials used in production

Gold

Techniques used in production

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.149-1950
Primary reference Number: 146944
BMC: Cf. 2.87.426
RIC: Cf. 2.49.292
Ordering: RI-0672
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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