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Unique ID: HAMP-775A3C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman radiate of Valerian (AD 253-60), FIDES MILITVM reverse type, depicting Fides standing left holding two ensigns. Minted at Rome, AD 253 (Reece period 12). The coin has some wear.
Reference: Cunetio 441
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 253
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.61 g
Diameter: 21 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form No. 3801
Materials and construction
Primary material: Base Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valerian I
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing left holding two ensigns
Reverse inscription: FIDES MILITVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
To be known as: Basingstoke
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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