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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7735-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Severus Alexander (222-35)
Ruler: Julia Mamaea (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

222 - 235

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 30 mm Weight 14.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, right; border of dots.

  • Text: IOV?�MAM?ANC?BACTHN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Serpent, head right, coiled around tree; border of dots.

  • Text: ???CTPKT?PTV??OV ??????? ??N???? N??KO P ?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7735-R
Primary reference Number: 235015
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Cistophorus" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/235015 Accessed: 2024-03-28 14:14:05

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