Gallienus, 253-268. Apameia, Phrygia. 10 Assaria (Bronze, 35mm, 19.55 g 12), under the Panegyriarch (Leader of the Festival Assembly) Aurelius Hermes, 255-258. ΑΥΤ Κ Π ΛΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟC CΕΒΑC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. ΠΑΡ.ΑΥΡ.ΕΡΜΟΥ ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΑΡΧ-Ο-Υ / ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ Athena seated to left, turning her body to right and blowing two flutes; on the ground to right, leaning against her seat, shield. BMC -. SNG von Aulock -. Very rare. Very attractive, rough gray-green patina and with a curious portrait of local style. Nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection.