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Antoninianus: CM.6600-2007

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An image of Antoninianus
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Saloninus (260)
Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68) (Struck in the rule of)
Mint: Antioch
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, ix.1994 for $70.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19.96 mm
Image(width): 19.67 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

258 CE - 260 CE

Note

No mint mark

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 3.88 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate bust of Saloninus right, seen from behind

  • Text: P COR SAL VALERIANVS CAES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prince standing right with baton and outstretched arm facing Jupiter standing left with sceptre and Victory on globe

  • Text: DII NVTRITORES
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6600-2007
Primary reference Number: 166163
Cunetio: 841
RIC: 5-1.127.35

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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