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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9884-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Commodus (180-92)
Mint: Alexandria

Entities

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 Billion Diameter 25 mm Weight 10.75 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: MAY[PH(?)] KoMMANTNINOC?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Athene seated left, round shield by side, holding small wreath-bearing Nike on right hand; wears crested helmet; holding spear with left hand (?).

  • Text: LKB to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9884-R
Primary reference Number: 237135
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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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