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Siliqua: CM.42-1981

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valentinian II (375-92)
Mint: Aquileia

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 16.42 mm
Image(width): 15.71 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981-10-12) by British Museum

Dating

378 - 388

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.56 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Roma seated facing, head left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear.

  • Text: VIRTVS RO - MANORVM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.42-1981
Primary reference Number: 185231
RIC: 100.28c
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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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