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Aureus: CM.122-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Philip II (244-249)
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Ex Raffaele Negrini Studio Numismatico, Sale 41, lot 102.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

244 - 246

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 21.3 mm Weight 4.33 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare-headed bust right

  • Text: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Philip II standing to left, holding globe and sceptre.

  • Text: PRINCIPI IVVENT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.122-2016
Primary reference Number: 242683
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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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