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Radiate: CM.6612-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Carus (AD 282-83)
Mint: Ticinum
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Pavia

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, xii.1991 for $75.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.42 mm
Image(width): 22.92 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Pavia

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

283-03 CE - 283-07 CE

Note

Mint mark PXXXI

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 3.90 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate cuirassed bust of Carus right

  • Text: IMP CARVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Pax standing left with standard and olive-branch, mint-mark in exergue

  • Text: PAX EXERCITI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6612-2007
Primary reference Number: 166175
Venera: 483
RIC: 5-2.143.75F
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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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