Anazarbos (AD 253-268) AE 23 - Gallienus

Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AE23 (8.06g). AVT GALLIHNOC CEBA, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANAZAPB - O-V ET BOC, Hermes standing left holding purse in right and caduceus in left, G / G across left field, A/M/K in right. extremely rare. This coin is struck with a reverse die that was also used for Valerian I. ET BOC dates the reverse to year 272 since incorporation of the city into the Roman empire in 19 B.C., or 253 - 254 A.D.

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City/Mint name:	Anazarbos
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Ziegler 822, reverse die: SNG Switzerland 1528 (Valerian), SNG Cop -, SNG Von Aulock -
Valuation:	est. $360, Vcoins
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Date added:	Dec 22, 2005
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