Mopsos (AD 253-268) AE 32 - Gallienus

Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AE32 (15.17g, 12h). Dated CY 323 (255/6 AD). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche of Mopsouestia-Mopsos standing right, presenting agonistic urn containing two palm fronds to Valerian I and Gallienus, each seated left on curule chair. Good VF, green patina with traces of earthen overtones, die cleaning marks on reverse. A well-struck, attractive example.

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City/Mint name:	Mopsos
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	H. von Aulock, Mopsos 87 corr. (Tyche holding altar); SNG Levante 1362 (same rev. die)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 85 (9/2010), lot 599 ($310 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 18, 2010
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