★ Second Known ★

Thessalonica, Valerian I, 253-260 AD. AE (30.1 mm, 19.2 g.). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΠΟΠΛΙ ΛΙΚ ΟΥΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟϹ radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian, right, seen from behind. Rev. ΘΕϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚ]Η ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΚΟΛ Β ΝΕ Nike standing left; on right hand Kabeiros, in left palm branch; on ground left, lighted altar; to left and right, prize crown with palm branch. RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 61764) only 1 specimen. Touratsoglou type 4. Very fine with a wonderful ultra light natural green patina. Extremely rare type with this reverse.