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contorniate
Object Type
contorniate
Museum number
1937,0402.6
Description
Copper alloy contorniate, cast (rather than struck).
(whole)
Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian, left, with shield; before, monogram.
(obverse)
Figure standing left, with shield (?) and long stick.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
4thC(late)-5thC
(or later)
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
copper alloy
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
22.610 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons
(614)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
Associated names
Portrait of:
Julian (the Apostate)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dr Herman Charles Hoskier
Acquisition date
1937
Acquisition notes
Mzh. Basel 23rd March 1937 lot 1220.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1937,0402.6