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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7723-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan (AD 98-117)
Mint: Pergamum

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

98 - 117

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 2.23 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Trajan, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVT(?) KAINEP[ ]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Telesphoros with mantle and hood standing facing; border of dots.

  • Text: [CT (?)] K??????[AI?NO]C ?????????N; TO B to left
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7723-R
Primary reference Number: 235003

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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