Corycus Octassarion - Valerian I, 253 – 260
KΩPYKIΩTΩN AY NAYAP-XI/C; Corycus
Information
Country
Corycus
Corycus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octassarion
Year
253 – 260
Ruler
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus)
(253–260)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.42
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octassarion from Corycus. Issued from 253 to 260. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 13.42 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right.
- Reverse
- Agonistic crown, containing caduceus, palm frond and apluster, inscribed ΘЄΜΙΑ and set upon table with feet ending in lion heads; to right, Dionysos standing front, head to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and long thyrsus in his left; at his feet to left, panther standing left, looking back.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (253-260) | — |
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