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Roman Provincial: CM.6501-2007

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An image of Roman Provincial
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Rhoemetalces I (12 BC-AD 12)
Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD) (Struck in the rule of)

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection; bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, ix.1998, for $50.00.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 18.54 mm
Image(width): 19.38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

1st Century BC, Late
1st Century, Early
Circa -0011 BCE - 12 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 225 degrees Weight 5.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Rhoemetalces right

  • Text: BASILEOS ROIMETALKOU
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Head of Augustus right

  • Text: KAISAROS SEBASTOU
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6501-2007
Primary reference Number: 166064
RPC: 314.1718

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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