PHOENICIA, Tyre. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ (28mm, 11.56 g, 6h).

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Lot: 406. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ (28mm, 11.56 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Façade of city nymphaeum(?): three-story structure with figure in central portico or entrance on the first level, several figures on third level; above, elaborate cornice surmounts entire structure; in exergue, murex shell. Unpublished in the standard references. Dark green patina with light earthen highlights/deposits, ragged flan. VF. Rare.

Reverse legend error with TΛ iinstead of TV, but the murex shell in the exergue confirms it is Tyre.

Closing Date and Time: 11 November 2020 at 12:15:00 ET.

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