442, Lot: 874. Estimate $150.

Time of Valerian I and Gallienus. AD 253-260. CU uniface pendant (27mm, 7.12 g). A copper alloy disc, pierced for use a pendant. One side is engraved with a laureate and cuirassed bust to right, facing a radiate and cuirassed bust left, these resembling portraits of Valerian I and Gallienus. VF, green and red-brown patina.

Bought from David Miller, 2002. Reported to have been found in the Balkans.

One can only speculate as to this piece’s origin and purpose, but one can imagine a Roman soldier on the Danube frontier idling away a little spare time by creating this homely image of his two joint emperors.

Current Status

442, Lot: 874.
Closing Date And Time: Apr 17, 2019 at 2:51:20 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Apr 18, 2024 at 3:46:08 PM ET.
Currently: No Bids. Bidders (0).