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Stater: CM.MC.6200-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Commodus (180-92)
Mint: Corinth

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

180 - 192

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 4.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Commodus, right; border of dots.

  • Text: IMPMAVRCOMOANTOAVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Statue of Aphrodite left, lower part of body draped, holding up a sheild in both hands to serve as a mirror.

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.6200-R
Primary reference Number: 233489
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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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