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As with bust of Diva Mariniana, struck under Valerian I and Gallienus

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 256
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 25.5 mm. Weight: 8.98 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number68.534
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Diademed, veiled bust of Diva Mariniana to right.
DIVAEMARINANAE
Reverse: Peacock.
CONSEC[RATIO] in field: S C
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Sir Charles Oman Collection; by 1968: with Christie, Manson & Woods, 8 King Street, St. James's, London, S.W. 1 (Christie's auction of the Oman collection, July 2, 1968, lot 196, partial); purchased on behalf of MFA at Christie's auction by A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., September 11, 1968