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Unique ID: SF-32C14E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete base silver radiate of Gallianus (joint reign), dating to the period AD 258-9 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type, depicting Gallienus, in military dress, standing right, holding transverse spear and vertical standard. Minted in Lyon?
RIC V(I), 72, no.58; Göbl 882l (Cologne); Sear 10413
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 258
Date to: Exactly AD 259
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.31 mm
Weight: 2.61 g
Diameter: 21.41 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: GALLIANVS P.F. AVG
Reverse description: Gallienus, in military dress, standing right, holding transverse spear and vertical standard.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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