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State: Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post
Image(height): 30.13 mm
Image(width): 29.96 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
Circa 1030 CE - Circa 1042 CE
Overstruck
Object composed of copper Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 11.59 g
Inscription present: Bearded bust of Christ facing, in tunic and himation, cross nimbus with square in each arm and pellet in each upper quarter around head, with book whose cover bears saltire of pellets and cross, raising right hand in blessing, IC and XC left and right in field under lines
Inscription present: Cross on base and two steps, pellet at end of each upper arm, legend distributed in quarters
Accession number: CM.6701-2007
Primary reference Number: 166264
DOC: 3-2.676.B
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Follis" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/166264 Accessed: 2024-11-25 00:01:36
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