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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.4257-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

Entities

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 32.5 mm Weight 19.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of the Emperor, laureate; bust draped; end of wreath hanging down behind; border of dots.

  • Text: AVT�M�AVCEVHA?EZAN?POC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Four legged able, on which stands a round vessel with five bands of decoration with one palm branch; below the table, an amphora; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: [ANTO]NEINIA CEBACTA BVZANTI?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.4257-R
Primary reference Number: 231559
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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) "Tetradrachm" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/231559 Accessed: 2024-11-22 14:36:48

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