contorniate

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Object Type
Museum number: 1979,0104.11
Description: Copper alloy contorniate; silver plated. (whole); Laureate bust of Trajan, right, drapery on left shoulder; before, countermark. (obverse); Draped female figure (Andromache?) standing right, placing her left arm on the shoulder of a helmeted male figure (Hector?) standing facing, head left. (reverse)
State
Cultures/periods
Production date: 4thC(late)-5thC
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials: copper alloy; silver
Technique
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 27.090 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons (316.2); Mittag 1999 / Alte Köpfe in neuen Händen: Urheber und Funktion der Kontorniaten (Traianus XII) (obverse die)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; mythical figure/creature
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Trajan; Representation of: Hector (?); Representation of: Andromache
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1979
Acquisition notes: Mabbott sale catalogue 1969, 4888.
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1979,0104.11

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