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Siliqua: CM.RI.1988-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Eugenius (AD 392-94)
Mint: Lyon

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Notes

History note: No Provenance

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 18.33 mm
Image(width): 19.13 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

392 - 394

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.94 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: DN EVGENI-VS PF AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear.

  • Text: VERBS-ROMA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.RI.1988-R
Primary reference Number: 185297
RIC: 52.46
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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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