Æ29 - Valerian and Gallienus ΘΕϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ Β ΝΕ, ΠΥΘΙΑ ΑΚΤΙΑ

€2.00
IssuerThessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year253-260
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.51 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#61763
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΠΟΠΛΙ ΛΙΚ ΟΥΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus)
Reverse descriptionTable seen obliquely on which are two prize crowns, each with palm branch protruding; above, purse
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΘΕϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ Β ΝΕ, ΠΥΘΙΑ ΑΚΤΙΑ
(Translation: Thessalonica, metropolis, colony, twice neocorate, Pythian (games), Actian (games))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253-260)  - -
Catalog ID8965123710
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