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Solidius: CM.RI.2008-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Honorius (395-423)
Mint: Thessalonica

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Notes

History note: No Provenance. 'Old University Collection'

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.00 mm
Image(width): 20.13 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

Production date: AD 393

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.43 g

Inscription or legends present

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

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

Inscription present: Constantinoplis, helmeted, seated facing, head right, on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe. Her right foot on prow.

  • Text: CONCORDI-A AVGGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.RI.2008-R
Primary reference Number: 185348
RIC: 188.64(g)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 8 April 2015 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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