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Unique ID: SOM-488693
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding a snake rising from an altar. Mint of Siscia. As Cunetio no. 1851; RIC V.1, no. 581.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 2.97 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 4th April 2011
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Other reference: SCC 020822
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: G[...]
Reverse description: Salus standing facing left holding transverse sceptre in left hand and patera in right from which she is feeding a snake rising from an altar
Reverse inscription: [SALVS A]VG
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Gallienus 581
Reverse mint mark: - SI//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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