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Italy: LOANCM.23-2012

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An image of Italy
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Lucius Verus (AD 161-69) (Struck in the name of)
Giovanni Cavino (1499-1570)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1981) by Family of the Late Prof. Roberto Weiss

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 38.5 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 47.45 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Verus, right

  • Text: ·L·VERVS·AVG·ARM PARTH·MAX·TR·P·VIIII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Jupiter, seated on rock, approached by emperor and Roma

  • Text: ·COS·III·P·P·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: LOANCM.23-2012
Primary reference Number: 226801

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Created: Wednesday 8 May 2019 Updated: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Italy" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/226801 Accessed: 2025-12-06 03:58:39

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