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Sestertius: CM.6570-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-38)
Mint: Rome
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, found at Colchester

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 34.25 mm
Image(width): 34.25 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

119 - 121

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 21.98 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust of Hadrian right

  • Text: [IMP CAESAR T]RAIANVS H[ADRIANVS AVG]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Roma seated left on cuirass with spear and Victory, right foot on helmet, a shield behind her

  • Text: [PONT MAX TR POT COS III S C]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6570-2007
Primary reference Number: 166133
RIC: 2.411.562b
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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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