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Tetradrachm: CM.LS.1769-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Domitian (AD 81-96)

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Hoffmann's sale from Constantinople 22.ii.1884, lot 126, for 30 fr.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.75 mm
Image(width): 25.58 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

91 CE - 92 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 14.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Domitian right, with ægis

  • Text: AVTO KAISAR DOMITIANOS SEB GERM
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle, wings open, on thunderbolt with wreath in beak; to left, palm.

  • Text: ETOVS NEOV / IEROV / ENDEKATOV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1769-R
Primary reference Number: 175685
SNG: VI 1769
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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