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One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire: CM.100-1985

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Titles

One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire

Maker(s)

Mint: Rome
Ruler: Elagabalus (AD 218-22)

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Description

Elagabalus, AD 218-222 for Julia Maesa, AR denarius, wt. 3.30g, mint of Rome. cp. BMCRE V 541 no.73. ‘Bought Izmir bazaar, Nov. 1960'.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-06-03) by The President and Fellows of Wolfson College, Cambridge

Dating

218 - 222

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.3 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.100-1985
Primary reference Number: 283499
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 6 April 2021 Updated: Wednesday 25 August 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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