ROMAN PROVINCIAL. MYSIA, CYZICUS. Valerian I.
Bronze AE24, AD 253-260.
Apollonides, strategos. Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Π ΛΙΚ ΟΥΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: ΕΠΙ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΔΟΥ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ, lit altar between two flaming torches entwined by serpents.
Good Very Fine; a bright and clear example of the interesting reverse type.
From the Ion Collection.
Reference: RPC X-unassigned ID 61878 (temporary); SNG BnF-859.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 24 mm.
Weight: 5.92 g.
Estimate: 50 GBP