1983.56.107: Coin of Irenopolis under Valerian I
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1983.56.107
- People
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Valerian I, Roman (r. 253 - 260 CE)
- Title
- Coin of Irenopolis under Valerian I
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 254-255 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Irenopolis (Cilicia)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Late
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/176945
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 12.06 g
- Die Axis
- 7
- Date on Object
- year 203
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: AVT K Π ΛI OVAΛEPIANOC
- Reverse Inscription: IPHNOΠOΛITωN Γ
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- SNG Lev 1623; SNG von Aul 5597
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
- 1983.56.107
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Valerian I, r., radiate.
Rev.: Dionysos with nude torso standing facing front upon a biga pulled by two panthers.
Verification Level
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