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Unique ID: OXON-7661A3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver washed copper alloy radiate of Gallienus, struck during his joint reign with Valerian, and dating to the period AD 258-259. GERMANICVS MAX V reverse type depicting two German captives bound and seated at the foot of a trophy (large shields). Mint of Lyon. cf. RIC 18 (var).
Notes:
Hardly worn, very good condition. See also OXON-7637EB for another coin found in same area.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 258
Date to: Circa AD 259
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2018.584
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 (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Two German captives bound and seated at the foot of a trophy (large shields)
Reverse inscription: GERMANICVS MAX V
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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