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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1991,0150.45
Denomination
radiate
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Radiate head of Victorinus.
Salus standing left, feeding snake rising from altar on left and holding sceptre.
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Tetricus I
(deified)
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
271
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Chalfont St Peter
(Chalfont hoard)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Weight:
2.090 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Mint uncertain.
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
allegory/personification
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Victorinus
(deified)
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Hygieia/Salus
Acquisition name
Donated by:
C Conway
Donated by:
E Blackmore
Acquisition date
1991
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1991,0150.45