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Denarius: CM.117-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Geta (198-211)
Mint: Rome

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

203 - 208

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (minimum) 18.3 mm Diameter 19.6 mm Weight 3.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare-headed, draped bust right

  • Text: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Providentia standing to left holding wand over globe.

  • Text: PROVID DEORVM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.117-2016
Primary reference Number: 242678
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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