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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-ADD1EE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A base-silver radiate of Divus Valerian II (AD 256-258), dating to the period c.AD 258-260 (Reece period 12). CONSACRATIO reverse type depicting eagle flying right carrying Valerian II. Mint of Gaul. Cunetio p. 105, no. 740.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 258
Date to: Circa AD 260
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 22.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2017.320
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valerian II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DIVO VALERIANO CAES
Reverse description: Eagle flying right carrying Valerian II on its back
Reverse inscription: CONSA[CRAT]IO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Cunetio : p. 105, no. 740
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Preshute (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU1770
Four figure Latitude: 51.42875327
Four figure longitude: -1.75686576
1:25K map: SU1770
1:10K map: SU17SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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