★ Drunken Herakles with friends ★

TROAS. Alexandria Troas. Valerian I, 253-260. Assarion (Bronze, 20 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h). IMP LIC V-ALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right. Rev. COL AVG / TROA Drunken Herakles advancing right, leaning on Pan's shoulder standing in front of him facing left, and being supported by two satyrs behind him. Bellinger A435. SNG Copenhagen 194. A spirited reverse type. A few very light scratches on obverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 115, March 2002, 1371.

For the unusual reverse scene, see the commentary to lot 312, below.