contorniate

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Object Type
Museum number: R.4909
Description: Copper alloy contorniate. (whole); Bust of Faustina II, veiled, right; before, countermark. (obverse); Fortuna-Constantinopolis seated left on throne, holding rudder and thyrsus. (reverse)
State
Cultures/periods
Production date: 4thC(late)-5thC
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 11 o'clock; Weight: 21.710 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons (431.3); Mittag 1999 / Alte Köpfe in neuen Händen: Urheber und Funktion der Kontorniaten (Faustina II) (obverse die)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity; allegory/personification
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Faustina the Younger; Representation of: Tyche/Fortuna (?); Representation of: Constantinopolis (?)
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R.4909

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