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Roman Provincial: CM.LS.1295-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: Nicaea
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.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23.63 mm
Image(width): 24.29 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Iznik

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

253 - 260

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 7.97 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate busts of Valerian I at left and Valerian II centre, both right, facing radiate bust of Gallienus left at right, legend above and below

  • Text: AVT OVALERIANOS GALLIENOS OV / AVLERIAN / OS KAI // SEBBB
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three prize crowns with palm branches, legend above and below

  • Text: MEGIST[ON] / ARISTON / NIKAIEON
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.1295-R
Primary reference Number: 175211
SNG: VI 1295
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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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