Æ31 - Valerian and Gallienus COL TVRO ME (R (O)
Features
| Issuer |
Tyre
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 253-268 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.29 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 525120 |
| References | RPC Online X# 88387 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, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, right, seen from front
Lettering: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus
Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus
Reverse
Figure standing left, holding down short sceptre (?) in right over uncertain object and round object in left; in left field, murex shell; to right, small palm tree
Lettering: COL TVRO MET(R)(O)
Unabridged legend: colonia Tyro Metropolis
Translation: colony of Tyre, metropolis
Mint
Tyre, LebanonComments
Rouvier 2551, describing the uncertain object as 'le bétyle entourée d'un serpent'
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (253-268) | |||||||||||||||
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