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Nummus: CM.5-2011

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37)
Mint: Lyon

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.13 mm
Image(width): 19.71 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Lyon

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2011-01-24) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

315 - 316

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 3.69 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust right

  • Text: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sol standing left chlamys across left shoulder raising right hand, globe in left hand

  • Text: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5-2011
Primary reference Number: 181179
RIC: 124.34
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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