Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 442 17 Apr 2019
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Time of Valerian I and Gallienus. AD 253-260. CU uniface pendant (27mm, 7.12 g). A copper alloy disc, pierced for use a pendant. One side is engraved with a laureate and cuirassed bust to right, facing a radiate and cuirassed bust left, these resembling portraits of Valerian I and Gallienus. VF, green and red-brown patina.
Bought from David Miller, 2002. Reported to have been found in the Balkans.
One can only speculate as to this piece's origin and purpose, but one can imagine a Roman soldier on the Danube frontier idling away a little spare time by creating this homely image of his two joint emperors.
Bought from David Miller, 2002. Reported to have been found in the Balkans.
One can only speculate as to this piece's origin and purpose, but one can imagine a Roman soldier on the Danube frontier idling away a little spare time by creating this homely image of his two joint emperors.