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Billon radiate of Valerian I, Mediolanum, AD 257.: CM.129-2019

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Billon radiate of Valerian I, Mediolanum, AD 257.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Mint: Mediolanum

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-01-28) by Bankle, T.

Dating

Production date: AD 0257

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 22 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 2.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Victory / two fingers gesture.

  • Text: IMP VALERIANVS P AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Spes, standing left, raising hem of skirt and holding flower.

  • Text: SPES PVBLICA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.129-2019
Primary reference Number: 301715
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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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