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Greek: CM.MC.7519-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Ruler: Gallienus (AD 253-68) (Inferred)
Ruler: Valerian II (AD 256-58) (Inferred)
Mint: Nicomedia

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

253 - 258

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 26 mm Weight 8.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate heads of Valerian I and Gallienus, facing; below, head of Valerian II, right, bare; all busts draped; border of dots.

  • Text: [ ]AVTOVA?EPIANoC??[??HOCOVA?EPIANOC]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two temples, an altar between them, and a third temple above. Coin worn, details obscure; border of dots.

  • Text: NIKOMH[?E?N]; TPICNEK [P]?N below
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7519-R
Primary reference Number: 234804
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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