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Ruler:
Hadrian (117-38)
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Alexandria
(After)
Mint:
London
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; cast of BMC Alexandria 349.
Image(height): 29.67 mm
Image(width): 29.63 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
Intended 133 - Intended 134
Issue mark L / IE. Cast of British Museum specimen, BMC Alexandria 349.
Object composed of copper alloy Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 19.52 g
Inscription present: Laureate cuirassed bust of Hadrian right seen from rear
Inscription present: Busts of Serapis left with modius and Isi right with sun-disk, cow's horn and double-plumed crown each facing central figure of Harpocrates standing left in Dual Crown with cornucopia and right index finger to mouth, all above eagle standing right, head left and wings spread, dividing issue mark
Accession number: CM.LS.2063-R
Primary reference Number: 166445
SNG: VI 2063
BMC: Alexandria 349
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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