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Cistophorus: CM.MC.9579-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Aulus Licinius Nerva
Mint: Asia Minor (Uncertain)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

96 - 98

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 28 mm Weight 9.87 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: IMPNERVACAESAVGPMTPPOTPP
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two-columned temple; within, image of Diana of Pergamum; border of odts.

  • Text: COS III; DIANAPERG on temple pediment.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9579-R
Primary reference Number: 236842

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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