CILICIA. Colybrassus. Valerian II, Caesar, 256-258. 11 Assaria (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 14.72 g, 1 h). ΠOY ΛIK KOP OYAΛЄPIANON KAI CЄB• Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian II to right, seen from behind; before, IA; below, eagle standing right with spread wings. Rev. KOΛYBPACCЄΩN - ΓYΔMN/ACIAPXIA (sic!) Three single-handled cups over gymnasiarch's oil basin between two palm fronds. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Levante -. SNG Paris 560 (same dies). SNG von Aulock -. Very rare and in exceptional condition. Sharply struck on a broad flan and with a very interesting reverse. Minor smoothing on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Jacquier FPL 10, autumn 1989, 153 (with collector's ticket).