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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1298-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68)
Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Mint: Nicomedia
Ruler: Valerian II (AD 256-58)
Mint: Iznik

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt W.M. Ramsay, 1885.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25.25 mm
Image(width): 23.75 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Iznik

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College

Dating

253 - 260

Note

Lathe scars to centre of both sides

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 8.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate bust of Valerian I right at left facing radiate bust of Gallienus left at right, bust of Valerian II left between them

  • Text: AVT OVALERIANOS GALLENOS [OVALER]IANOS SE // BBB
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three prize crowns with palm branches, legend around

  • Text: NIKOMEDEON TRIS [NEOK]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1298-R
Primary reference Number: 175214
SNG: VI 1298
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 9 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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