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Greek: CM.MC.9462-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Commodus (180-92)
Mint: Berytus

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

180 - 192

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 25.5 mm Weight 10.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Commosus, right, radiate.

  • Text: [IMP]COM[MODVS]ANTONINVS [AVG]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tetrastyle temple, with pediment, and three steps; within, facing figure of Astarte, left foot on prow, standard in right hand; raises dress with left hand; wearing turreted radiate crown; on the right, about to crown Astarte with wreath, a small Nike on a column.

  • Text: SEC [S]AEC CoLBER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9462-R
Primary reference Number: 236725
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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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