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Cistophorus: CM.MC.9581-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hadrian (117-38)
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

117 - 138

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26.5 mm Weight 10.1 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bearded head of Hadrian, right, laureate; border of dots.

  • Text: IMPCAESTRA HADRIANOAVGPP
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Octastyle temple with Corinthian columns; border of dots.

  • Text: COM BIT; ROMSPAVG on temple pediment.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9581-R
Primary reference Number: 236844

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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