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Orichalcum sestertius of Domitian, Rome mint, AD 95-96.: CM.SJ.540-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Orichalcum sestertius of Domitian, Rome mint, AD 95-96.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Domitian (AD 81-96)
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Bromsall Collection (1758)

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 31 mm
Die Axis: 180 degrees
Weight: 21.83 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by St John's College

Dating

95 - 96

Materials used in production

Orichalcum

Techniques used in production

Struck

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.540-R
Primary reference Number: 229646
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Created: Friday 30 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2020 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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