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Radiate: CM.6620-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Diocletian (285-310)
Mint: Tripolis
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Tripoli (Lebanon)

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt L.B. Show, 2.i.1986, for $75.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23.21 mm
Image(width): 22.88 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Tripoli (Lebanon)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 284

Note

Mint mark TR over XXI

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Die Axis 135 degrees Weight 3.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate cuirassed bust of Diocletian right

  • Text: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory walking right with palm and presenting wreath to emperor standing left with sceptre and globe

  • Text: VICTORIA AVG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6620-2007
Primary reference Number: 166183
RIC: 5-2.257.332
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 August 2019 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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