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Solidius: CM.3-1968

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valentinian III (425-55)
Mint: Rome

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.92 mm
Image(width): 21.00 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1968-02-01) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

440 - 445

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust right, draped and cuirassed

  • Text: D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor standing right facing holding long vross and Victory on globe; he places right foot on head of human-headed coiled serpent. Victory's skirt 'in parentheses'.

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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3-1968
Primary reference Number: 185372
RIC: 366.2014
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 19 May 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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