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Numismatic Auction 44 3 November 2015
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Cilicia, Mallus. Valerian I. A.D. 253-260. AE 31 (31.3 mm, 16.38 g, 5 h). Scarce. IMP C LIC VALERIANVS PI FE AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right, aegis on cuirass / MALLO COLONIA, SC, Amphilochus standing left, holding branch over boar, tripod with coiled serpent to right. SNG Levante 1298; SNG BN 1933; SNG vA -. Fine, porous.
Ex Malloy collection.
The city of Mallus was founded by two brothers, Amphilochus and Mopsus, sons of Apollo, after they left Troy following the Trojan War.
Ex Malloy collection.
The city of Mallus was founded by two brothers, Amphilochus and Mopsus, sons of Apollo, after they left Troy following the Trojan War.