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One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.: CM.2466-1997

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One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD)

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Description

Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Capito, Cyrenaica, c. 30 BC. Legend on both sides (RPC 939, same dies), 5.59g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Wayne Rantil, Mary, Mrs

Dating

Production date: circa 30 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Weight 5.59 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2466-1997
Primary reference Number: 272022
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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