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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1867-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Herod I (37 BC-4 BC)
Mint: Jerusalem (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.96 mm
Image(width): 14.38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-37 BCE - -4 BCE

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 315 degrees Weight 1.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Anchor in circle of points

  • Text: BASILE / [...]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crossed cornucopiae about caduceus, four dots above

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1867-R
Primary reference Number: 175783
SNG: VI 1867
Meshorer: 17
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 January 2013 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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