Drachm: CM.81-1934

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Maker(s)

Hadrian (117-38) (Ruler)
Alexandria (Mint)

Notes

History note: Erik Christiansen suggests that this may have been part of a hoard group as with CM.36-1934 to CM.90-1934

Place(s) associated

Alexandria

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934-08-02) by Rogers, G. F., Dr

Dating

134 - 135

Note

Issue mark L / E / N / NE // AKD

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Diameter 31.71 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 23.17 g

Related exhibitions

Roman Egyptomania

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.81-1934
Primary reference Number: 166443
BMC: Alexandria 879
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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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