Description: Bithynia, Nicaea, Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). ΠOY ΛIK OYAΛEΡIANOC AYΓ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / NIKAIEΩN; Athena seated left on stool, holding Nike and spear.

Diameter: AE25 mm

Weight: 7,34 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RecGen 794 (shield)

Commentary: rare; grey-brown patina

History: In 258 AD Nicaea was sacked by the Goths.

Article Number: 036-04-02-44365