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Unique ID: ASHM-5EC322
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (Ad 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268. FIDES MILITVM reverse type depicting Fides standing left holding vertical; standard and long vertical spear. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 1265.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
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Other reference: ASHMBD200
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
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: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: [...]AL[...]VS AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing left, holding standard in right hand and long vertical spear in left.
Reverse inscription: FIDES MI[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - []//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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