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Unique ID: HESH-28F176
Object type certainty: Certain
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A base silver Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). LEG II(II FL VI P) VI F reverse type depicting a Lion walking right. Mint of Milan. Cf. Cunetio no. 1461; Cf. RIC V.1 no. 342.
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
Weight: 2.43 g
Diameter: 21.98 mm
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Other reference: Hereford Museum Object Entry: HFDMG 3282
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse description: Radiate lion facing right.
Reverse inscription: LEG II(II FL VI P) VI F
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 342
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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