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Tremissis: CM.51-1975

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 13.63 mm
Image(width): 13.21 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-03-20) by McCormick, F. M., Miss

Dating

426 - 430

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 1.44 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: No legend. Cross within wreath.

  • Text: COMOB
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.51-1975
Primary reference Number: 185375
RIC: 372.2065
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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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