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Unique ID: SOM-09FD7A
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A bent Roman base silver radiate of Valerian I dating to the period AD 253 to 260 (Reece Period 12). FIDES MILITVM reverse type depicting Fides standing facing holding two military standards. Mint of Rome. RIC V pt 1 p.45-6 Valerian 89-90.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 253
Date to: Exactly AD 260
Quantity: 1
Length: 20.8 mm
Width: 19.3 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th July 2014
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16628
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valerian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Bearded bust radiate and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C P LIC [VALERIAN...]
Reverse description: Fides standing facing, head left, military standard held in each hand
Reverse inscription: [FI]DES MILITVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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