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Object Type
Museum number: 1878,1206.1
Denomination: aureus
Description: Gold coin. (whole); Bust of Victorinus, laureate, right, with drapery on left shoulder. (obverse); Dioscuri, facing each other: on left, figure stands front, head right, holding vertical spear in right hand: to right, figure stands in mirrored position, head left, holding vertical spear in left hand. (reverse)
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Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 269-271
Production place: Minted in: Cologne (city)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 4.770 grammes (holed)
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Victorinus; Representation of: Dioskouroi/Dioscuri
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1878
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1878,1206.1

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