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Ruler: Vespasian (AD 69-79)
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Rollin & Feuardent, Paris, 19.ix.1880, for 50 fr.
Image(height): 23.00 mm
Image(width): 23.33 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
71 CE - 72 CE
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 14.57 g
Inscription present: Laureate bust of Vespasian left
Inscription present: Eagle, wings open, on garlanded altar with caduceus in beak and palm in claw
Accession number: CM.LS.1768-R
Primary reference Number: 175684
SNG: VI 1768
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Tetradrachm" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/175684 Accessed: 2024-04-24 14:35:18
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Accession Number: CM.90-1950
Accession Number: CM.MC.4486-R
Accession Number: CM.YG.417-R
Accession Number: CM.MC.2044-R
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