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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1257-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Athens

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt J. Hutchinson, 1878.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 22.71 mm
Image(width): 21.88 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Athens

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College

Dating

Circa 226 - Circa 275

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 6.17 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Athena right in Corinthian helmet all in circle of points

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Wreath, bust of Athena right and owl all on table beneath which amphora, all in circle of points

  • Text: ATHENA / I / ON
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1257-R
Primary reference Number: 175174
SNG: VI 1257
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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