Æ26 - Valerian and Gallienus CO ΔAMAS METRO
Features
| Issuer |
Damascus
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 253-268 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.62 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 524352 |
| References | RPC Online X# 63771 British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 10. From Valerian to Diocletian (AD 253–297). British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press. |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, right, seen from rear
Lettering: IMP CAES P LIC E PIVΩPPIOCAΩ (?)
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius E--- PIΥΩPPIOCAΩ
Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius E[---] RIUORRIOSAO(?)
Reverse
Prize crown between two purses on table with inward-curving legs
Lettering: CO ΔAMAS METRO
Unabridged legend: colonia Δamascus metropolis
Translation: the colony Damascus, metropolis
Mint
Damascus, SyriaComments
De Saulcy Gallienus 7
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (253-268) | |||||||||||||||
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