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Ruler:
Maxentius (306-312)
Mint:
Ostia
State:
Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt Superior, Beverly Hills, i.1979
Image(height): 23.96 mm
Image(width): 24.33 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
Circa 309-09 CE - 312-10 CE
Mint mark MOSTQ
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 6.76 g
Inscription present: Laureate bust of Maxentius right
Inscription present: Castor and Pollux standing facing each other, naked save chlamyses, each with star above cap, each with sceptre and holding bridled horses
Accession number: CM.6629-2007
Primary reference Number: 166192
RIC: 6.404.35
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Nummus" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/166192 Accessed: 2024-11-21 19:19:46
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