★ An interesting dynastic issue of Valerian I with Gallienus and Valerian II ★

BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Valerian I, with Gallienus and Valerian II Caesar, 253-260. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 26 mm, 8.43 g, 1 h), 256-258. AYT OYAΛEPIANOC / ΓAΛΛIHNOC OY/AΛEPIANOC KAI / CEBB Radiate, draped and cuirassed busts of Valerian I and Valerian II, on the left, facing radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, on the right. Rev. MEΓICTΩN APICTΩN / NIKAIEΩN Agonistic urn, containing two palm fronds, between two agonistic urns, each containing palm frond. RG 823. SNG von Aulock 721. An attractive example of this interesting dynastic issue. Very fine.