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contorniate
Object Type
contorniate
Museum number
R.4894
Description
Copper alloy contorniate.
(whole)
Laureate head of Trajan, right, drapery on left shoulder; before, countermark.
(obverse)
Emperor riding right, raising right arm; below horse, lion lying right.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
4thC(late)-5thC
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
22.780 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons
(338.8)
Mittag 1999 / Alte Köpfe in neuen Händen: Urheber und Funktion der Kontorniaten
(Traianus XXI)
(obverse)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
hunting/shooting
equestrian
mammal
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Trajan
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
R.4894