Æ31 - Valerian and Gallienus ΘΕϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ Β ΝΕ, ΠΥΘΙΑ ΑΚΤΑ

€2.00
IssuerThessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year253-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.80 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#61788
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, left, seen from rear, holding spear and shield
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΠΟ ΛΙ ΕΓ ΓΑΛΛΗΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinnius Egnatius Gallienus)
Reverse descriptionTable with four legs ending in lion’s feet, seen obliquely; on it two prize crowns, each with palm; above, purse
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΘΕϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΜΗΤΡ ΚΟΛ Β ΝΕ, ΠΥΘΙΑ ΑΚΤΑ
(Translation: Thessalonica, metropolis, colony, twice neocorate, Pythian, Actian)
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Mint
MintageND (253-268)  - -
Catalog ID4595398270
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