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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1983.56.58
People
Valerian I, Roman (r. 253 - 260 CE)
Title
Coin of Tralles under Valerian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
253-260
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Tralles (Lydia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/195285

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.81 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AY TK POLIKIN NI OC BALERIANOS
  • Reverse Inscription: EPi G KL PAN KRATID OV BE TRALLIA NWN

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC p. 358 no. 185

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
1983.56.58
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Valerian, r., in cuirass and paludamentum
Rev.: Athena standing, helmeted,in long chiton and aegis, standing to front, head l. placing her r. on shield on ground beside her, and resting with l. on spear.

Verification Level

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