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Greek: CM.MC.9483-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Caracalla
Mint: Byblus

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

211 - 217

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 24 mm Weight 10.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Caracalla, right, laureate.

  • Text: [A]VP(?) C?[O]VH ANT?NEINo[CC?B]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tetrastyle temple with shell-pattern arch; within, Astarte standing right with left foot on prow (?), leaning with right hand on lance and crowned by small Nike on column to right; Astarte wears turreted or radiate crown and lifts garment to her left knee with left hand; border of dots.

  • Text: [I]EPAC [BVB]?o[V]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9483-R
Primary reference Number: 236746
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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/236746 Accessed: 2024-12-19 12:19:17

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