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Diobol: CM.MC.4153-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68)
Mint: Coela

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

253 - 268

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 24 mm Weight 10.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Emperor, right, laureate; border of dots

  • Text: IMP [G]A[
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Youthful figure of the Genius of the city standing left, lower part of body draped; on extended right hand statuette of Tyche; in left hand, cornucopiae; plain exergue line, border of dots.

  • Text: AELMV NI [CO]ELAN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4153-R
Primary reference Number: 231455
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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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