LYDIA. Nysa. Valerian I, 253-260. Hexassarion (?) (Bronze, 36 mm, 21.80 g, 6 h), Menandros, grammateus for the second time. AΥT K ΠO ΛIKINN OΥAΛEPIANOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right, seen from behind. Rev. EΠI ΓP MENANΔPOΥ B NΥCAEΩN Mên standing front, head to left, wearing Phrygian cap and with crescent on his shoulders, holding patera in his right hand and long scepter in his left; at feet to left, head of a bull. BMC 67. GRPC Lydia 251. Extremely rare. Some roughness and with minor deposits, otherwise, good fine.

From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, privately acquired from Aufhäuser on 27 October 1992 (with original dealer's ticket).