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Greek: CM.MC.8930-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Ruler: Valerian II (AD 256-58) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Side

Entities

Categories

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 30 mm Weight 15.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Valerian, right, laureate; below, eagle with spread wings, right; border of dots.

  • Text: ??V?????POVA??PIANONK AIC??
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Laureate male figure standing facing, head left, wearing short chiton and chlamys; patera in right hand, left hand resting on sceptre (?); to right, a branch bearing pomegranate fruit (?); border of dots.

  • Text: CI?HT?? NE?KoP??
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8930-R
Primary reference Number: 236206
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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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