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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7724-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-38)
Ruler: Sabina (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Pergamum

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

117 - 138

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 19 mm Weight 4.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sabina, right.

  • Text: [CAB?INA C?BACTH]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Koronis, mother of Asklepios, standing facing, heavily draped and veiled, right hand resting on shoulder and right elbow on left arm which is drawn across her waist.

  • Text: ??I CTP????????C [KOP?NIC]; ??? [??] to left and right
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7724-R
Primary reference Number: 235004
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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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