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Solidius: CM.RI.1863-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Magnus Maximus (383-88)
Mint: London

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Notes

History note: No Provenance

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.17 mm
Image(width): 20.67 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

383 - 388

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.38 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: DN MAG MA-XIMVS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two emperors seated facing on throne, together holding globe; behind, Victory with outspread wings; below, palm-branch.

  • Text: VICTOR- IA AVGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.RI.1863-R
Primary reference Number: 185264
RIC: 2.2(b)
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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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