Octassarion - Valerian I KΩPYKIΩTΩN AY NAYAP-XI/C, Corycus

€403,364.00
IssuerCorycus
Year253-260
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueOctassarion (0.8)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight13.42 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Levante#820, SNG France#1124
Obverse descriptionRadiate and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAY K [ΠO ΛIK] OYAΛЄPIAN OC
Reverse descriptionAgonistic crown, containing caduceus, palm frond and apluster, inscribed ΘЄΜΙΑ and set upon table with feet ending in lion heads; to right, Dionysos standing front, head to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and long thyrsus in his left; at his feet to left, panther standing left, looking back.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKΩPYKIΩTΩN AY NAYAP-XI C
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253-260)  - -
Catalog ID5954860470
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