Description: Dacia, Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). IMP VALERIANVS P F AVG; laureate bust right, paludamentum over shoulder / PROVINCIA DACIA; Dacia standing half-left between eagle and lion, holding short sceptre, wreath on arm, and vexillum, AN VIIII in ex.

Diameter: AE27 mm

Weight: 11,62 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: Pick 61 var. (obv. legend); Martin type 7.56.x

Commentary: rare Dacian issue; the mint in Dacia was only 10/11 years in use; green patina, good details, obverse slightly off-center

History: The mint in Dacia was probably located in the Roman colony of Sarmizegetusa and minted coins for the supply of the army over the period of 11 years.

Article Number: 025-06-04-41652