Volusian. AE 34

Volusian; 251-253 AD, Epiphaneia, Cilicia, ca. 251/2 AD, AE 34, 32.88g. RPC-IX, 1550 (this coin), cf. SNG Paris-2404 (same rx. die for Trebonianus). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΟΥΙΒ [ ] ΟΥΕΛΔ ΟΥΟΛΟϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΩΝ, Dionysos standing l. in biga drawn by two panthers, holding reins and thyrsos, led by a satyr before; ΘΙΤ (date) above, altar and overturned jug in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG E169, July 2007, lot 115; From the J. S. Wagner Collection.Wonderful reverse type, excellent portrait which is struck in high relief, with the high points incomplete. Choice EF