CILICIA, Corycus. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ Octassarion (33mm, 17.55 g, 5h).Electronic Auction 513 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Corycus. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ Octassarion (33mm, 17.55 g, 5h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Agonistic crown, containing caduceus, palm frond, and aplustre, inscribed ΘЄΜΙΑ and set upon table; to right, Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus and filleted thyrsus; between, panther standing left. SNG BN 1122-5; SNG Levante 819-20 (same obv. die). Dark green patina, light green highlights, a few scratches. Near VF. |