Æ41 - Valerian and Gallienus ΕΠ ΑΥΡ ΦΟΙΒΟΥ ΙΠΠΙΚΟΥ ϹΥΝΓ ϹΥΝΚΛΗ ΑΡΧ ΙΟΥ, ΓΟΡΔΗΝΩΝ, ΑΙΔ (?)

€2.00
IssuerIulia Gordus (Conventus of Sardis)
Year253-260
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight27.05 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#61495
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ ΠΟΠ ΛΙΚ ΟΥΑΕΡΙΑΝΟϹ (sic)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus)
Reverse descriptionRape of Persephone: Hades in quadriga of horses galloping right; he turns back and clasps struggling Persephone around the waist with right and holds sceptre in left; above, small figure of Eros with torch
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠ ΑΥΡ ΦΟΙΒΟΥ ΙΠΠΙΚΟΥ ϹΥΝΓ ϹΥΝΚΛΗ ΑΡΧ ΙΟΥ, ΓΟΡΔΗΝΩΝ, ΑΙΔ (?)
(Translation: under Aurelius Phoibos, equestrian, relative of senators, archon of the Iulian Gordenans, AID(?))
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Mint
MintageND (253-260)  - -
Catalog ID3523511040
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