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Tetradrachm: CM.161-2017

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Caracalla (198-217)
Mint: Laodicea ad Mare

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Notes

History note: Ex Naville Numismatics, Auction 21, Lot 371

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-04-24) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

212 - 213

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26.73 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 13.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust, right.

  • Text: AVT·KAI·ANTWN?INOC ·??·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: ?HMAPX·??·V?ATOC·??·?·
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle standing, head left, holding wreath in beak, star between legs.

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.161-2017
Primary reference Number: 241324
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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