Lot 297: Bithynia, Nicomedia. Valerian I and Gallienus, with Valerian II, Caesar. A.D. 253-260. Æ. A.D. 256-258. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 22 (Auction 328)
- Sold Winning Bid: $60
- 4 Bid(s)
Bithynia, Nicomedia. Valerian I and Gallienus, with Valerian II, Caesar. A.D. 253-260. Æ (24 mm, 5.85 g, 7 h). A.D. 256-258. [AVT] OYAΛEPIANOC ΓAΛΛHNOC O[VAΛEPIANOC KAICA CEBBB] (or similar), laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valerian I right vis-à-vis laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gallienus left; between, bare-headed and draped bust of Valerian II right / [NIKΩMHΔEΩN] TPIC NEΩK/OPΩN, three agonistic urns, each containing one or two palm branches. RG 413. Green patina. Fine / very fine.
Nicomedia was granted the dignity of a being a neocorate (a city recognized by the Roman Senate or emperor for having a temple dedicated to the imperial cult) early in its history. Why all of a sudden it held games and celebrated its third neocoria during the joint reign of Valerian I and Gallienus is not certain, but perhaps indicates the completion of a third temple.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 297
- Listing #: 187825
- Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 4:38:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $75