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Solidius: CM.TR.1856-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Magnentius (350-353)
Mint: Trier

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25.00 mm
Image(width): 20.75 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

350 - 351

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped and curiassed bust right

  • Text: IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory holding palm branch over left shoulder, standing right. Libertas, holding transverse sceptre in left hand, standing left. They support between them a plain shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supports the shaft above that of Libertas.

  • Text: VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.1856-R
Primary reference Number: 184998
RIC: 155.248
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 13 April 2015 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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