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Coin Portraying Emperor Valerian

257-258
Billon

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Valerian, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Tyche with a rudder, cradling a cornucopia.

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