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Unique ID: YORYM-C5BE5F
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver radiate of Divus Valerian II (AD 256-258), dating to the period c. AD 258-260 (Reece Period 12). CONSACRATIO reverse type depicting Valerian II seated on eagle flying right. Mint of Gaul.
As Cunetio p.105, no.740.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 258
Date to: Circa AD 260
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valerian II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from behind
Obverse inscription: [DIVO VALERIANO CAES]
Reverse description: Valerian II seated on eagle flying right
Reverse inscription: [CONSECRATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE4066
Four figure Latitude: 54.08836237
Four figure longitude: -1.38998669
1:25K map: SE4066
1:10K map: SE46NW
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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