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Solidius: CM.3-1971

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: No Provenance

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19.79 mm
Image(width): 19.29 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1971-01-28) by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.

Dating

457 - 462

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear in right hand over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield horseman rides down enemy,

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

Inscription present: Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field.

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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3-1971
Primary reference Number: 185394
RIC: 286.618
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 26 July 2019 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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