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Denarius: CM.SJ.299-R

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan (AD 98-117) (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Bromsall Collection 1758.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 2.94 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938-03-23) by St John's College

Dating

Uncertain 114 CE - Uncertain 117 CE

Note

Plated?

Materials used in production

Copper

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.299-R
Primary reference Number: 147426
RIC: 2.268.337
Ordering: RI-1154

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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