★ Apollo's Journey to the Hyperboreans ★

TROAS. Alexandria. Valerian I (253-260). Ae As.

Obv: IMP LIC VALERIANVS AVG.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: COL AV / TROA.
Apollo, head right and holding lyre, seated facing on griffin springing right, head left.

Bellinger A434.

Though the griffin is not specifically associated with Apollo Smintheus, it does allude to his journey to the Hyperboreans whose gold was guarded by griffins. Very rare.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 5.83 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.