Æ28 - Valerian and Gallienus COL TVRO MET

Issuer Tyre (Syria)
Year 253-268
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.11 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#63014
Obverse description Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus)
Reverse description Dido in galley left holding cornucopia in left (?) reaching down toward smaller figure; behind, a second figure reaching up to her; in ex., on either side of oars descending from the galley, two murex shells (?)
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL TVRO MET
(Translation: colony of Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (253-268) - -
Numisquare ID 1791372390
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