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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1910,0204.4
Denomination
didrachm
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Laureate head of Nerva, right.
(obverse)
Bust of Amazon, left, axe over shoulder.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Nerva
Cultures/periods
Roman Provincial
Production date
97-98
Production place
Minted in:
Caesarea Mazaca (historic)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
6.63 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 2017, 11 May - 15 Oct, BM, Gallery 69a, Desire Love Identity: Exploring LGBTQ Histories
Subjects
emperor/empress
amazon
arms/armour
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Nerva
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd
Acquisition date
1910
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1910,0204.4