CILICIA, Hierapolis-Castabala. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ Hexassarion (29mm, 16.14 g, 6h). VF.

Electronic Auction 564
Lot: 375.

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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CILICIA, Hierapolis-Castabala. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ Hexassarion (29mm, 16.14 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nude youth advancing left, chlamys over shoulders, raising right hand; ϛ (mark of value) in left field. Robert, Hierapolis 47; RPC X Online 60374; SNG BN 2244-5; SNG Levante 1598 (same obv. die). Dark brown surfaces, flan flaws. VF.

The reverse of this coin has been variously described as a youth (RPC and Robert), Helios (SNG BN), and hero (SNG Levante).

Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 12:04:40 ET.

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