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Greek: CM.MC.7606-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Severus Alexander (222-35)
Mint: Cyzicus

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

222 - 235

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 27.5 mm Weight 11.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Severus, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVKAMAVPC??VHPA??ZA[N?POC]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Demeter in long chiton standing facing, head turned left, holding long lit torch in left hand, corn-ears in right; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: KVZIKHN?? N?OKP??
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7606-R
Primary reference Number: 234887
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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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