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Antoninianus: CM.274-1991

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Maker(s)

Mint: Antioch
Ruler: Philip II (AD 247-49)

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Description

Philip II (246-9), silver antoninianus, AETERNITAS AVGG probably struck in connection with the Secular Games on the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome, with the elephant as a symbol of eternity. Antioch mint (cf. RIC 4.3, 99.246A(a)); 3.73g. Bought Hirsch auction 164, lot 1266.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1991-04-29) by Hirsch, Gerhard

Dating

Production date: AD 0248

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.73 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.274-1991
Primary reference Number: 281238

Audit data

Created: Thursday 25 February 2021 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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