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AE 3: CM.6680-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Arcadius (383-408)
Ruler: Honorius (395-423) (Inferred)
Mint: Nicomedia
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Izmit

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 17.42 mm
Image(width): 19.58 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Izmit

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

395-01-17 - 401

Note

Mint mark SMN[A]

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 2.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed cuirassed bust of Arcadius right

  • Text: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor standing left, head right, with spear, left hand rested on shield, with VIctory standing left at right with palm and crown that she places on his head

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6680-2007
Primary reference Number: 166243
RIC: 10.246.62
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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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