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Æ24 - Valerianus EΠI Π AI ΔHMHTPIANOY ΙΠΠ APX KOTIAEΩN
| Orichalcum | 7.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Cotiaeum (Conventus of Synnada) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-260 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#307212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hygieia standing right, holding serpent, and Asklepiois standing facing, head to left, leaning right on serpent-entwined staff; between them, Telesphoros standing facing.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠI Π AI ΔHMHTPIANOY ΙΠΠ APX KOTIAEΩN
Translation: "(...) Archon Demetrius Hippolytus from Cotiaeum".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Orichalcum, a metal that was highly valued in ancient times for its durability and resistance to corrosion. Orichalcum was often used to make high-quality coins, and its use in the production of this coin speaks to the importance and wealth of the Cotiaeum region during the time of Valerianus' reign.