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Siliqua: CM.620-1978

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Theodosius I (379-95)
Mint: Trier

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Notes

History note: A.S.F. Gow collection of Greek and Roman coins deposited on loan by Prof. Snodgrass, Museum of Classical Archaeology

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 17.38 mm
Image(width): 17.71 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1978-07-17) by Snodgrass, Prof.

Dating

379 - 383

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.73 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Constantinoplois, turreted, seated facing, head right, right foot on prow, holding sceptre and cornucopiae.

  • Text: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.620-1978
Primary reference Number: 185241
RIC: 25.55(a)
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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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