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Cistophorus: CM.MC.7738-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan Decius (AD 249-51)
Mint: Pergamum

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

249 - 251

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 37 mm Weight 17.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Decius, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: AVT�K�?�M?C�KY�?� TPAIANoC ??KI OC
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Asklepios standing facing, holding snake-entwined staff in right hand; border of dots.

  • Text: ???C�KOM? ??VK?NOC ?????????N�???T??�? N??KOP?N
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7738-R
Primary reference Number: 235018
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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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