Drachm: CM.668-1948

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Maker(s)

Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61) (Ruler)
Alexandria (Mint)

Place(s) associated

Alexandria

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1948-02-24) by Grant, Michael, Dr

Dating

151 - 152

Note

Issue mark L // I / E. The building has been identified as the Altar of the Cæsareum (Temple of the deified Julius Cæsar).

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Diameter 32.96 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 20.45 g

Related exhibitions

Roman Egyptomania

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.668-1948
Primary reference Number: 166441
Milne: cf. 2163
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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