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Tremissis: CM.RI.2019-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Leo I (457-74)
Mint: Constantinople

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.5 mm
Image(width): 12.92 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

462 - 473

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 1.13 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: D N LEO PE-RPET AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory advancing to front, head left, holding wreath, and cross on globe; star in right field.

  • Text: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.RI.2019-R
Primary reference Number: 185393
RIC: 286.611
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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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