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Cistophorus: CM.LS.1308-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Claudius (AD 41-54)
Mint: Pergamum

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Rollin & Feuardent, Paris, 1875; ex Elberling Coll.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25.83 mm
Image(width): 25.63 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Pergamon

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

41 - 54

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 11.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Claudius left

  • Text: TI CLAVD / CAES AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Claudius standing facing at left with spear, being crowned by female figure facing at right with cornucopia, all in distyle temple bearing legend on architrave and either side

  • Text: COM / ASI // ROM ET AVG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1308-R
Primary reference Number: 175224
SNG: VI 1308
RIC: 1.64.52
RIC: 1(2).131.120
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2019 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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