Æ28 - Valerian and Gallienus COL TVRO M (T (R (O)
Features
| Issuer |
Tyre
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 253-260 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.79 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 525064 |
| References | RPC Online X# 62916 British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 10. From Valerian to Diocletian (AD 253–297). British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press. |
Obverse
Radiate and cuirassed bust of Valerian, right, seen from front
Lettering: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AV(G)
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus Augustus
Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus Augustus
Reverse
Dido founding Carthage. She stands left holding rule in right and transverse sceptre in left, while to left a mason works atop the gate of a city; below, worker right digs with a pick; behind him, murex shell
Lettering: COL TVRO ME(T)(R)(O)
Unabridged legend: colonia Tyro Metropolis
Translation: colony of Tyre, metropolis
Mint
Tyre, LebanonComments
Rouvier 2502
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (253-260) | |||||||||||||||
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