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Sestertius: CM.YG.255-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Titus (AD 79-81)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: From Sir Edward Bunbury (Sotheby, 10 June 1895). Old ticket bears number 1041.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

80 - 81

Components of the work

Coin composed of copper alloy Image(height) 35 mm Image(width) 35 mm Weight 22.34 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Spes advancing left with flower and raising dress

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: S C
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Central inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.255-R
Primary reference Number: 83420
BMC: cf. 2.260.183-5
RIC: 2.128.100
Old object number: Y.1041-1936

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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