Yet Another Valerian I

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Sep 21, 2017.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Added another Valerian to my herd of him, this time a tet.

    Not a happy coin to photograph, even the sellers sucked.

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    Valerian I (253 - 260 A.D.)
    Egypt, Alexandria
    Billon Tetradrachm
    O: AK Π L I OVALEPIANOC EVEVC; Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
    R: Eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak. Regnal date L-Δ across fields (Year 4).
    Alexandria mint, 256 A.D.
    23mm
    10.3g
    Milne 3945 Emmett # 3764/4
     
    Mat, Sep 21, 2017
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  3. Youngcoin

    Youngcoin Everything Collector

    Wow very nice coin!
     
    Youngcoin, Sep 21, 2017
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  4. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    That is a great Tet! Stout Eagle, and a Loser of an Emperor! :)
     
    Alegandron, Sep 21, 2017
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Nice one Mat
     
    Bing, Sep 21, 2017
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  6. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

    Very cool addition Mat
     
    Curtisimo, Sep 21, 2017
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  7. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, guys.
     
    Mat, Sep 21, 2017
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  8. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Cool addition Mat
     
    randygeki, Sep 22, 2017
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  9. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    That eagle isn't messing around! Nice addition! I don't have anything to share...
     
    Jwt708, Sep 22, 2017
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  10. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Nice one of Valerian. Congrats on the score @Mat !
     
    ancient coin hunter, Sep 22, 2017
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