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Dupondius: CM.50.741-1939

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Vespasian (AD 69-79)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Commagene
Mint: Rome (Inferred)
Mint: Samsat

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Measurements and weight

Weight: 11.05 g

Place(s) associated

  • Samsat

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1939-03-11) by Gutteridge, H. C., Professor

Dating

Production date: AD 74

Note

Prof. Buttrey considers these issues to be properly attributed to the mint of Rome

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.50.741-1939
Primary reference Number: 149534
BMC: 2.219.888
RIC: 2.109.798b
Ordering: RI-3262
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 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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