Æ28 - Valerian and Gallienus COL TVRO MET, ωΚΕΑΝΟϹ

Issuer Tyre (Syria)
Year 253-268
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 13.97 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#63020
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AV
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus)
Reverse description Ocean reclining left, wearing crab’s claws on head, holding in left an oar and stretching out right toward Ambrosial Rocks from which water flows; in field, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL TVRO MET, ωΚΕΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: colony at Tyre, metropolis, Ocean)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (253-268) - -
Numisquare ID 1414348350
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