Record ID: SWYOR-9A9EF5
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Rare medallion of Gallienus, 253-268, struck in his sole reign, 260-8. Mint of Rome. BMC Roman Medallions, p. 65, no. 10; British Numismatic Journal 77 (2007), p. 315, no. 39. Obverse: GALLIENVM AVG P R; Bust of Gallienus left, wearing paludamentum and cuirass, holding spear pointing forwards. Reverse: OB CONSERVATIONEM [SALVTIS]; Salus standing right wearing stephane, tunic and peplum, holding serpent in right hand which feeds from patera in left hand.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Menwith with Darley', grid reference and parish protected.