medallion

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Object Type
Museum number: R1874,0715.149
Description: Silver medallion; pierced for suspension. (whole); Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right. (obverse); Horned river god (Rhenus ?), reclining left with urn; behind him, prow, left. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 260-269
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Die-axis: 1 o'clock; Diameter: 28.50 millimetres; Weight: 12.53 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; deity; allegory/personification
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Postumus; Representation of: River Rhine
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1874
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R1874,0715.149

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