Lydia, Sardes, Valerian I (AD 253-260). AE 48 medallion. Of the highest rarity.

Lydia, Sardes. Valerian I (AD 253-260). AE 48 mm. 42.2 gm. NGC (photo-certificate) AU 4/5 – 2/5. Domitius Rufus, asiarch and son of the second asiarch. Obv: AYT K Π ΛIK OYAΛEPIANOC CE, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I right. Rev: EΠI ΔOM POYΦOY ACIARX KE YIOY B ACIARX, Demeter in fast biga right, drawn by two winged serpents, torch raised in each hand, veil billowing behind; CAPΔIANΩN TRIC / NEΩKOP / ΩN in exergue. BMC 206. Very Rare. One of the largest of all Roman provincial bronzes.