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Ruler:
Augustus (27BC-14AD)
(Struck in the name of)
Issuer:
British Petroleum Company Limited
History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).
Image(height): 30.2 mm
Image(width): 29.3 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul
1970 - Uncertain 1990
Object composed of zinc alloy
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
Inscription present: Legends in four lines and around
Accession number: CM.3166-2003
Primary reference Number: 159193
Rogers: 2999
RIC: 1(2).57-58.229/231/240/241/247/248
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sestertius" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/159193 Accessed: 2024-12-22 20:37:00
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