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Dupondius: CM.1489-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27BC-14AD)
Mint: Nemausus

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-11-23) by Hart, H. St J., Rev.

Dating

Circa -0009 - Circa -0003

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 13.3 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Agrippa, with rostral crown combined with a lurel wreath, to left and head of Augustus, with laurel wreath, to right back to back.

  • Text: IMP DIVI F
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription to left and right of a palm to which a crocodile is chained; above palm wreath with long ties.

  • Text: COL NEM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1489-1963
Primary reference Number: 193988
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 March 2013 Updated: Thursday 14 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 14 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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