Cilicia, Lyrbe, Valerian II
Description:
Cilicia, Lyrbe. Valerian II (256 - 258 AD). ΠΟY ΛΙK KO VAΛEPIANON KAI CEB; bare, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / ΛVPBEITΩN; Tyche standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand, cornucopia in left.
Diameter:
AE31 mm
Weight:
17,44 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
not in known references; cf. SNG Levante Suppl. 51 (Kolybrassos, eagle on obverse); SNG France 559 (dito)
Commentary:
brown patina, minor reddish deposits, well centered with full legends, some roughness on obverse
History:
The ruins of Lyrbe were found only in the 1970s by archeologist Jale Inan.
Article Number:
008-04-05-41652