© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Æ25 - Valerianus I ANAZAP MHTPOΠOΛ P Γ Γ A T M K ET BOC; Anazarbus
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Anazarbus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-254 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#300701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Prize-crown on agonistic table with three legs.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANAZAP MHTPOΠOΛ P
Γ-Γ/A-T/M-K
ET BOC
Translation:
"Anazarbus City".
BOC : "272" (year).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare misspelling of the emperor's name, Valerianus, as "Valerianus" instead of the correct "Valerianus" on the coin's obverse. This error suggests that the mint workers may have been in a hurry or not paying close attention to detail when producing the coin. Despite the mistake, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in ancient Roman currency.