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Radiate: CM.8-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gallienus (253-268)
Mint: Asia

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-01-25) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

255 - 256

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter (minimum) 20.6 mm Diameter 22 mm Weight 4.05 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate bust right

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

Inscription present: Gallienus and Valerian, in military attire, standing face to face, one holding Victory and the other holding globe

  • Text:  VIRTVS AVGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.8-2016
Primary reference Number: 242570
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 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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