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Denarius: CM.115-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Commodus (180-192)
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Ex Harlan J. Berk (cc 55147) = CNG Electronic Auction 370, lot 448 (inv. no. 421257).

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-04-25) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0180

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 3.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Marcus Aurelius, right

  • Text: DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Funeral pyre in four storeys

  • Text: CONSECRATIO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.115-2016
Primary reference Number: 242676

Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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