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Greek: CM.MC.8659-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68)
Mint: Gordus-Julia

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

253 - 268

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 21.5 mm Weight 6.11 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: [AVTK???]???????[C]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tyche standing left with cornucopiae in left hand, rudder in right hand; border of dots.

  • Text: [E?]?OIBoVIOV ?�????????.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8659-R
Primary reference Number: 235936
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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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