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Solidius: CM.SJ.550-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19.54 mm
Image(width): 19.88 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by St John's College

Dating

383 - 388

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.29 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: Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe.

  • Text: RESTITVTOR - REIPVBLICAE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.550-R
Primary reference Number: 185266
RIC: 28.76
Access_generated_number: CM.SJ.0550-R
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 July 2021 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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