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Light Miliarenses: CM.87-1966

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantius II (324-61)
Mint: Thessalonica

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.38 mm
Image(width): 21.96 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1966-10-13) by Spero, Alfred

Dating

350 - 361

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 4.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed.

  • Text: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Soldier, helmeted, standing facing, head turned to right, holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

  • Text: VIRTVS - EXERCITVS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.87-1966
Primary reference Number: 184988
RIC: 417.16
RIC: 421.203
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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