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Coin of Nicomedia with bust of Valerian I
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–260
Mint: Bithynia, Nicomedia
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 9.10 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.536
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Radiate emperor riding right, with lance.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Radiate emperor riding right, with lance.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964