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Two Roman, two modern coins and one banknote:: CM.660-2006

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Two Roman, two modern coins and one banknote:

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD) (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire

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Description

Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Æ As, contemporary imitation, after c. 25 BC, rev. Legend within laurel-wreath (cf. RIC 80.486), 9.15g

Notes

History note: Ex Buttrey Collection.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 9.15 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2006-11-20) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Circa -0025 BCE - Uncertain 14 CE

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.660-2006
Primary reference Number: 147603
RIC: cf. 1(2).80.486
Ordering: RI-1331
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Audit data

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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