Anazarbos (AD 253-260) AE 31 - Valerian I

Valerian I, 253-260 AD. AE31 - Hexassarion (17.55g, 12h). Dated CY 272 (253/4 AD). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Male figure, head left, seated right on rock outcropping, resting hand on rocks and holding mast with furled sail; grain shovel leaning behind against rocks, BOC (date) below. Good VF, black-green and dark brown patina, minor smoothing on obverse. Krizan Coll.

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Filename:	93000861.jpg
City/Mint name:	Anazarbos
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Ziegler 839 (Vs2/Rs9); SNG Levante 1513 (same dies); SNG France 2140 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 93 (5/2013), lot 861 ($320 + comm)
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Date added:	Jul 13, 2013
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