CILICIA. Anazarbus. Valerian I, 253-260. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 16.65 g, 5 h), year 272 = 253-254. ΑΥΤ Κ Π ΛΙ ΟΥΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟC CE Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. Rev. ANAZAPBOY / Γ Γ / ΕΤ ΒΟC / T A M K Dionysos seated left, head right, on back of panther right with head reverted. Cf. SNG BN 2155-6 ( laureate, same reverse die ). Cf. SNG Levante 1516 ( laureate, same reverse die ). Cf. Ziegler 839/826 (Vs2/Rs1). Dark green patina. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex CGF 12 December 1998, 365.