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Three asses: CM.MC.5013-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Mint: Thessaly

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

253 - 260

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 22 mm Weight 5.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Emperor, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVK?O?I OVA??PIANOC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Winged Nike, holding wreath and driving triga, right, as in No.5010; below, ?; border of dots.

  • Text: ?ECCA??N KOINON
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.5013-R
Primary reference Number: 232314

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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