AEOLIS. Cyme. Valerian II Caesar, with Salonina, 256-258,. Assarion (Bronze, 20.5 mm, 3.88 g, 7 h). KOP OVAΛEPIANOC / K / CAΛΩN/INA Bareheaded and draped bust of Valerian II to right, facing diademed bust of Salonina to left. Rev. EΠ EΛΠIΔHΦOPOY / KYM/AI Dionysos standing left, holding kantharos in right hand and thyrsos in left, and resting left elbow on column; at his feet to left, panther standing left. Lindgren III A326a (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 163. Dark brown patina with light earthen deposits. Porous and rough, otherwise, good fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Lanz 92, 4 June 1999, 968.