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Greek: CM.MC.3253-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Severus Alexander (222-35)
Mint: Amphipolis

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

222 - 235

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 22.1 mm Weight 6.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of emperor facing right, draped and cuirassed. Border of dots.

  • Text: AVT.KMAVP.CEV.A?EZAN?[POC]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female figure (the city) seated on throne with high back and holding patera in extended right hand. Plain exergue line. Border of dots. No drapery over left arm. Throne with high back. Fish in exergue.

  • Text: AM?I?O ?EIT?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.3253-R
Primary reference Number: 230555
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Greek" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/230555 Accessed: 2024-11-28 06:16:28

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