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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7737-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Mint: Pergamum

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

238 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 35 mm Weight 22.16 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Gordian, right, radiate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVT�K�M�ANT ????IANoCC?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Asklepios, holding snake-entwined staff in right hand, and Hygieia (holding or feeding snake (?)), standing facing one another; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: ???[ ]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7737-R
Primary reference Number: 235017
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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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