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Greek: CM.MC.7217-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Caligula (AD 37-41)
Mint: Crete

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

37 - 41

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 17 mm Weight 2.07 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Caligula, right, bare, sceptre and trace of drapery over left shoulder; borders of dots.

  • Text: [?�KAI???�??B�????�???�???�???�????�???�]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Head of Augustus, left, radiate and diademed; around, stars; border of dots.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7217-R
Primary reference Number: 234504
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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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