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Roman billon radiate of Gallienus (joint reign), Eastern Mint, AD 256-57.: CM.865-2019

Object information

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Titles

Roman billon radiate of Gallienus (joint reign), Eastern Mint, AD 256-57.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68)
Mint: Eastern Mint

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-07-15) by Popescu, A., Dr

Dating

256 - 257

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 19 g Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 3.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate, draped bust, right.

  • Text: IMP GALLIENVS AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Gallienus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; receiving wreath from Victory, standing right.

  • Text: VICTORIA GERMAN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.865-2019
Primary reference Number: 302287
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 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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