Bithynia, Nicaea, Valerian I
Description:
Bithynia, Nicaea, Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). ΠOY ΛIK OYAΛEΡIANOC CEB; radiate, draped bust of Valerian left, right hand raised / NIKAIEΩN, Gallienus and Saloninus (or Valerian and Gallienus) both holding sceptres, standing beside a figure (Salonina, Homonoia or a priest) standing left, holding a patera over a small altar.
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
10,68 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RecGen 804 left; Waddington 447; SNG von Aulock 713; McClean 7507
Commentary:
rare; dark brown patina
History:
With Valerian, Gallienus as Augusti and his sons Valerian II and Saloninus as Caesars we saw a three generations dynasty for the first times since the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius.
Article Number:
002-02-01-44953