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Nummus: CM.479-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37)
Issuer: officina ?
Mint: Constantinople

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-11-21) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

333 - 335

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.3 mm Weight 2.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

  • Text: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two soldiers standing, two standards between them.

  • Text: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Mintmark: ·C??S?·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.479-2016
Primary reference Number: 243040
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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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