CILICIA. Syedra. Valerian I, 253-260. 11 Assaria (Bronze, 30 mm, 18.75 g, 12 h). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΠΟ ΛΙΚ ΟΥΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟΝ ϹΕΒΑ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right, seen from behind; in field to right, IA (= 11). Rev. ϹΥΕΔΡΕΩΝ ΘΕΜΙϹ Two wrestlers beginning to grapple, both with their hands held downwards. RPC X Online, 60528 ( this coin illustrated ). SNG Paris 661. SNG von Aulock 5904. Watson 1808. Green patina. Considerable uncleaned deposits, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.), ex Peus 378, 28 April 2004, 1116.