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AE 2: CM.6675-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valentinian II (375-92) (Inferred)
Ruler: Theodosius I (379-95) (Inferred)
Ruler: Flacilla (Struck in the name of)
Ruler: Arcadius (383-408) (Inferred)
Mint: Nicomedia
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Izmit

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.04 mm
Image(width): 25.58 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Izmit

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

383-08-25 - 388-08-28

Note

Double-struck. Original silvering still partially present. Mint mark T | over SMN and Lambda

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 315 degrees Weight 6.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Mantled bust of Flacilla right with necklace and head-dress

  • Text: AEL FLACILLA AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory seated right on cuirass inscribing a Chi-Ro onto shield at right on small column

  • Text: SALVS REI PVBLICAE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6675-2007
Primary reference Number: 166238
RIC: 9.261.42
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 March 2015 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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