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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.2049-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Nero (AD 54-68)
Mint: Alexandria

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.50 mm
Image(width): 24.00 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Alexandria

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

54 - 68

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 12.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate bust of Nero with ægis, date mark to left, legend around

  • Text: NERO K[LAV KAIS] SEB GER A[V]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Veiled bust of Hera Argeia right with legend vertically either side

  • Text: ERA / ARGEIA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.2049-R
Primary reference Number: 175964
SNG: VI 2049
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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