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Æ24 - Valerian and Gallienus ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
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| Year | 253-268 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus facing right, depicted from the rear in the characteristic three-quarter back view employed by certain Bithynian civic mints. The radiate crown is clearly rendered with pointed rays, and the cuirass with pteryges is visible beneath. The surrounding Greek legend is distributed around the periphery of the flan, partially visible despite wear. A central perforation is present, indicating ancient or post-antique re-use of the coin as a pendant or fitting. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΠΟΥ ΛΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ ϹΕ (Translation: Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus) |
| Reverse description | Three standing figures in a dynastic group composition. Valerian I, in military dress, stands left at centre, holding a long sceptre in his left hand and extending his right hand toward Gallienus, who stands to the right facing left and holds a spear. To the far right, a togate male figure — tentatively identified as Saloninus — stands left, possibly holding a short baton or scroll. An altar appears at the feet of the figures. The scene emphasises imperial concordia and dynastic legitimacy through the formal interaction of the three figures. |
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