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AEOLIS, Cyme. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ (26mm, 9.91 g, 6h). Struck under Valerian I and Gallienus, as co-emperors. Near VF.Electronic Auction 607 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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AEOLIS, Cyme. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ (26mm, 9.91 g, 6h). Struck under Valerian I and Gallienus, as co-emperors. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Poseidon driving biga of hippocamps left, holding trident and supporting Kyme on arm; waves below. Puglisi 71; RPC X Online 59767 (this coin cited); BMC 151. Earthen red-brown patina, roughness. Near VF. Rare depiction of Poseidon, although Poseidon, as a theme, is common at this coastal city. |
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