PAMPHYLIA, Perge. Valerian I. AD 253-260. AE Dekassarion (40.5mm, 27.16 g, 6h). Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 549. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PAMPHYLIA, Perge. Valerian I. AD 253-260. AE Dekassarion (40.5mm, 27.16 g, 6h). A K ΠOY ΛIK OYAΛEPIANON CЄ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; I (mark of value) to right / ΠEP Γ AIΩN, agonistic prize crown containing two palm fronds inscribed ΠYΘIA set on table with curved legs inscribed ACYΛIA; beneath, two-handled jug, palm fronds flanking. SNG BN 549-50; SNG Leypold 1871 (all from the same pair of dies). Dark green patina with earthen deposits; attempted piercing and slight double strike on obverse, flan crack. Good VF. Rare. Struck on an impressively large flan.

The crowns and purses seen on the reverses of Pergaian coinage represent prizes for the winners in the Asylia games, held in honor of Artemis Asylos at Perge in the 3rd century. The games were first held by Valerian and then again by Tacitus.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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