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Nummus: CM.600-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Licinius II (317-324)
Mint: Siscia

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2016-11-21) by Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG

Dating

Production date: AD 0320

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.7 mm Weight 2.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, cuirassed bust left, holding up victory on globe.

  • Text: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two captives either side of a standard inscribed VOT / X.

  • Text: VIRTVS EXERCIT. S - F HL in left and right fields. Mintmark:?SISC(crescent).
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.600-2016
Primary reference Number: 243161
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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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