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Ruler:
Augustus (27BC-14AD)
Mint:
Pergamum
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.
Image(height): 34.92 mm
Image(width): 34.96 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
Circa -28 - Circa -15
Object composed of copper alloy Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 25.65 g
Inscription present: Head of Augustus right
Inscription present: Legend in circle of points within laurel wreath, all in circle of points
Accession number: CM.LS.1307-R
Primary reference Number: 175223
SNG: VI 1307
RIC: 1(2).82.501
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sestertius" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/175223 Accessed: 2024-12-23 20:08:10
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University of Cambridge}}
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