Description
Bithynia, Nikaia, Valerian (253 – 260 AD). ΠΟ ΟΥΑΛЄΡΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ΝΙΚΑΙЄΩΝ; Serapis seated on throne left, holding corn-ears and torch.
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Bithynia, Nikaia, Valerian (253 – 260 AD). ΠΟ ΟΥΑΛЄΡΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ΝΙΚΑΙЄΩΝ; Serapis seated on throne left, holding corn-ears and torch.
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,80 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | RG 787 |
| Commentary: | rare; black and bronze surfaces |
In the troubled times of the 3rd century Valerian managed to create some kind of dynasty with three generations of his family involved in power.