Irenopolis in Cilicia, 253-254 AD., Valerian I., 8 Assaria, SNG Levante 1623.
Irenopolis in Cilicia, Valerian I., dated year 203 = 253-254 AD.,
8 Assaria / Æ 27 (27-28 mm / 13,49 g),
Obv.: AYT K ΠΛI OYAΛЄPIANOC , radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; before, unclear countermark {EIPH} -monogram within circular incuse (Howgego 616).
Rev.: [IPHNOΠO]ΛITWN ΓC / H , frontal view of Dionysos, holding thyrsos in left and kantharos r., in biga drawn by two panthers; H (value mark 8) in r. field.
BMC - ; Ziegler Kilikien 1351 ; SNG PfPs 660 ; SNG France 2272 ; SNG Levante 1623 ; SNG Levante Suppl. 392 ; for countermark: Howgego 616 (7 pieces, all on coins of Irenopolis) .