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Antoninianus: CM.6599-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60) (Struck in the rule of)
Ruler: Valerian II (AD 256-58) (Struck in the name of)
Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68) (Inferred)
Mint: Rome
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, vi.1988 for $75.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.79 mm
Image(width): 20.46 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

Uncertain 256 - Uncertain 259

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 2.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate cuirassed bust of Valerian right

  • Text: DIVO CAES VALERIANO
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Altar with flame above

  • Text: CONSECRATIO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6599-2007
Primary reference Number: 166162
Cunetio: 680
RIC: 5-1.118.24
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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