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Siliqua: CM.QC.112-R

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Julian II (AD 360-63)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Lugdunum
Ruler: Julianus II (355-63)
Mint: Lyon
Mint: Lyons

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Categories

Notes

History note: Either given by Mr Barnes Williams 1901 or unknown.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 17 mm
Image(width): 16.92 mm
Weight: 1.66 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2002-07-01) by Queens' College Cambridge

Dating

Uncertain 361 - 363-06-26 360 - 363

Note

Mint mark SLVG

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.66 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription within laurel wreath

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: VOT / X / MVLT / XX

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed.

  • Text: FL CL IVLIA-NVS PP AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend within wreath

  • Text: VOT/ X/ MVLT/ XX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.QC.112-R
Primary reference Number: 148749
RIC: 8.195.233
Ordering: RI-2477
RIC: 195.233

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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