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Roman Provincial: CM.6542-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-38)
Mint: Alexandria

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 32.08 mm
Image(width): 32.29 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Alexandria

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

133 - 134

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 315 degrees Weight 23.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust of Hadrian right

  • Text: AUT KAIS TRAIAN·ADRIANOS SEB
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Nilus reclining left on ground, crocodile lying right before her, [issue mark in field at left]

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6542-2007
Primary reference Number: 166105
Dattari: 1790
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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