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Stater: CM.MC.6195-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80)
Mint: Corinth

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

161 - 180

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 3.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Marcus Aurelius, right, laureate.

  • Text: MAVR [A]NTONA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Circular temple of Melkertes with domed roof; on each side, three columns; raised on a podium with arched doorway in centre; to left, bull, right; standing in front of pine-tree; border of dots.

  • Text: [CLI COR]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.6195-R
Primary reference Number: 233484
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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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