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Stater: CM.MC.6179-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus
Issuer: Q. Caecilius Niger and C. Heius Pamphilus
Mint: Corinth

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-27 - 14

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 23.5 mm Weight 6.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Aphrodite, right, wearing necklace of pearls and probably an earring, hair waved and tied behind near ends; border of dots.

  • Text: CO[RINT]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bellerophon, wearing petasos, mounted right on prancing Pegasos and striking at chimera, left; plain exergue line.

  • Text: CAECIL�NIGR CHEIoPM IIVIR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.6179-R
Primary reference Number: 233468
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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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