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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
R.355
Denomination
tremissis
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Diademed bust of Nepos, right, draped and cuirassed.
(obverse)
Cross within wreath.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Julius Nepos
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
474-475
Production place
Minted in:
Milan (city)
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
1.45 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RIC10 / The Roman imperial coinage, vol. 10: The divided empire and the fall of the western parts, AD 395-491.
(3221)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
cross
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Julius Nepos
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
R.355