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Greek: CM.MC.8934-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Septimius Severus (AD 193-211)
Mint: Antiochia

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

193 - 211

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 35.5 mm Weight 26.97 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: IMPCAESL�SEPSEVERVSPERAVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: M�n in long chiton standing facing, head right, wearing Phrygian cap and with crescent behind sholuders; left foot rests on bucranium; leans with right hand on sceptre, at foot of which a cock, left; carries on extended left hand small wreath-bearing Nike, right, a standard or trophy over left shoulder; left elbow supported on column with capital; border of dots.

  • Text: COLCAES ANTIOCH; S R to left and right
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8934-R
Primary reference Number: 236210
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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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