Bronze Coin of Valerian, Tarsus, AD 253 - AD 260. 1977.24.8

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 18.998
  • Diameter (in mm): 34

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: AD 253 - AD 260
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Valerian
  • • Dynasty: Valerian Dynasty
    • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Mint: Tarsus
  • Region: Cilicia

• Obverse

  • Type: Valerian bust r.

• Reverse

  • Type: three youths crowning themselves

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Tarsus Hd., 1975?

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1977.24.8
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• Imperial times

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States