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Radiate: CM.6623-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Diocletian (285-310) (Inferred)
Ruler: Maximian (AD 286-305) (Inferred)
Ruler: Constantius I (305-06) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Lugdunum
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Lyons

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt for $50.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 26.54 mm
Image(width): 22.96 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Lyons

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 295

Note

Oval flan; mint mark B

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 3.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate cuirassed bust of Constantius right

  • Text: CONSTANTIVS NOB C
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Soldier standing left with spear and hand resting on shield

  • Text: VIRTVS AVGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6623-2007
Primary reference Number: 166186
RIC: 5-2.298.647C
Bastien: 656
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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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