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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1983.56.157
People
Valerian I, Roman (r. 253 - 260 CE)
Title
Coin of Sardis under Valerian I
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
253-260 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Sardis (Lydia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/176491

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
13.79 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYT K P L OYALERIANOC C
  • Reverse Inscription: EPI DOM ROYFOY ACIARCh K YIOY B ACIARCh A; In wreath: CARDIANWN B NEWKORWN

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Burrell thesis no. 138; Cf. BMC 207 p. 274 (obv.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1983
Object Number
1983.56.157
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Valerian, r. in cuirass, paludamentum, and radiate crown.
Rev.: Wreath around inscription.

Verification Level

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