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Quadrans: CM.327-2017

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Maker(s)

Issuer: Anonymous
Mint: Rome

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-07-10) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: post 211 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 19.71 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 4.33 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Hercules wearing skin, right. Three pellets behind.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: ROMA
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prow of galley, right. Three pellets below

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.327-2017
Primary reference Number: 241490
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Quadrans" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/241490 Accessed: 2024-03-29 10:59:26

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