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Greek: CM.MC.8297-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Caligula (AD 37-41)
Mint: Smyrna

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

37 - 41

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 20 mm Weight 3.61 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Caligula, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: ?AIONKAICAPA [??PMANIK]ON ??? AOIO??
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Drusilla as Persephone, seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy-head in right hand, and leaning with left hand on sceptre; border of dots.

  • Text: ?PoYC??A NZMVPNAI?N MHNo?ANHC
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8297-R
Primary reference Number: 235577
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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) "Greek" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/235577 Accessed: 2024-11-05 16:25:54

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