Coin of Cotiaeum with bust of Valerian I, struck under P. Aelius Demetrianus

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–260

Mint: Asia: Phrygia, Cotiaeum

Dimensions

Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 10.29 gm. Die Axis: 7

Accession Number

64.1176

Medium or Technique

Bronze

Not On View

Collections

The Ancient World

Classifications

Coins

Obverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Cybele enthroned left on biga drawn by lions.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.

Provenance

By date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964

Credit Line

Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour