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10 nummi: CM.6690-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Justinian I (527-565)
Mint: Carthage
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt. T. Cederlind, Portland OR, viii.1995, for $40.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.17 mm
Image(width): 20.96 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Carthage

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

539 - 540

Note

Mint mark CAR; MIBE suggests should be cross over I on reverse but none visible

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Die Axis 135 degrees Weight 5.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed cuirassed bust of Justinian right with paludamentum

  • Text: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: I central dividing regnal year, mint-mark in exergue

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6690-2007
Primary reference Number: 166253
MIBE: 160.199
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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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