Bithynia, Nicaea, Valerian
Description:
Bithynia, Nicaea, Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). ΠOY ΛIK OYAΛEΡIANOC AYΓ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / NIKAIEΩN; Athena seated left on stool, holding Nike and spear.
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
7,34 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RecGen 794 (shield)
Commentary:
rare; grey-brown patina
History:
In 258 AD Nicaea was sacked by the Goths.
Article Number:
036-04-02-44365