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Ruler:
Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Ruler:
Gallienus (AD 253-68)
(Struck in the rule of)
Mint:
Rome
State:
Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt for $65.00
Image(height): 27.92 mm
Image(width): 27.75 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
253 - 260
Flan squared off by clippers
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 14.21 g
Inscription present: Laureate bust of Valerian right
Inscription present: Soldier standing left with spear and hand resting on shield
Accession number: CM.6597-2007
Primary reference Number: 166160
RIC: 5-1.52.182B
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sestertius" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/166160 Accessed: 2024-11-22 01:18:27
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