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Sestertius: CM.3166-2003

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD) (Struck in the name of)
Issuer: British Petroleum Company Limited

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 30.2 mm
Image(width): 29.3 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

1970 - Uncertain 1990

Components of the work

Object composed of zinc alloy

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Front elevation of Altar of Lyons, decorated with stylised figures and surmounted by corona civica and laurels also stylised, pillar either side on which stand facing Victories with wreaths in hands outstretched toward each other, legend below, all in circle of points

  • Text: ROM ET AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legends in four lines and around

  • Text: 3 / AVGVSTE / SESTERCE / 10 AV. JC // 1 - LE TRESOR DES MONNAIES ANCIENNES / [annulus] COLLECTION·BP [annulus
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3166-2003
Primary reference Number: 159193
Rogers: 2999
RIC: 1(2).57-58.229/231/240/241/247/248

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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