contorniate

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Object Type
Museum number: R.4901
Description: Copper alloy contorniate; pierced. (whole); Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan, left, seen from behind; before, palm-branch (inlaid with silver); behind, palm-branch. (obverse); Mars advancing right, with shield and trident, stepping with left foot onto ship. (reverse)
State
Cultures/periods
Production date: 4thC(late)-5thC
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials: copper alloy; silver (countermark)
Technique: pierced; inlaid
Dimensions: Die-axis: 11 o'clock; Weight: 21.010 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons (250.4); Mittag 1999 / Alte Köpfe in neuen Händen: Urheber und Funktion der Kontorniaten (Traianus II) (obverse die)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Trajan; Representation of: Ares/Mars
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R.4901

Free entry