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Radiate: CM.284-2002

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Mint: Rome

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Categories

Notes

History note: Found Teversham and Quy, Cambridgeshire (Grid ref. TL 505590), 2000; within 40 yards of the finding of some early Saxon long brooches, indicating a probable cemetery site.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-03-04) by Litschel, Alan

Dating

253 -

Note

Pierced in Medieval period.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.7 mm Weight 2.04 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate, draped bust right.

  • Text: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Fides with two standards.

  • Text: FIDES MILITUM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.284-2002
Primary reference Number: 216128
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 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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