Æ29 - Valerian and Gallienus ΕΠΙ ΓΡ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ Β ΝΥϹΑΕΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerNysa (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year253-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight22.90 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#61558
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΠΟ ΛΙΚΙΝΝΙ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ Κ
(Translation: Publius Licinius Gallienus Caesar)
Reverse descriptionMên standing left, wearing Phrygian cap, short chiton, cloak, boots, and with crescent behind shoulders, holding patera and spear, pouring a libation over a bull’s head on the ground
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΓΡ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ Β ΝΥϹΑΕΩΝ
(Translation: under the grammateus Menandros II, of the Nysaeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253-268)  - -
Catalog ID2394905530
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