contorniate

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Object Type
Museum number: R.4911
Description: Copper alloy contorniate. (whole); Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla, right. (obverse); The Dioscuri; one on horseback left holding a whip and with flying cloak, the other running alongside. (reverse)
State
Cultures/periods
Production date: 4thC(late)-5thC
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Weight: 22.560 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons (405.6); Mittag 1999 / Alte Köpfe in neuen Händen: Urheber und Funktion der Kontorniaten (Caracalla II) (obverse die)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity; equestrian
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Caracalla; Representation of: Dioskouroi/Dioscuri
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R.4911

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