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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 32692

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Coin type:Roman Imperial
Entered by:mrichter   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 13 buyer responses)
Added on: Oct 17, 2008
Ruler: Victorinus (Augustus)
Coin:VG Billon Antoninianus
IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
PIETAS AVG - Pietas standing left, holding incense box and sacrificing out of patera over lit altar to left.
Mint: (269 - 270)
Wt./Size/Axis:2.84g / 22.1mm / 12
Rarity:Scarce
References:
  • RIC V.ii 59
  • Cohen 93
Acquisition/Sale:tasbrook eBay 9/17/08
Notes:Oct 17, 08 - Find YORYM-31E127 from the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This is one of 9 coins from a small hoard found by Brian Hawe with a metal detector before November 2007 in Everingham Parrish, East Riding of Yorkshire County, UK.

The coin has obly been cleaned enough to allow complete attribution. Further cleaninf will significantly enhane its appearance.

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