IONIA. Smyrna. Valerian I, 253-260. Hexassarion (Bronze, 30 mm, 10.71 g, 6 h), Marcus Aurelius Philetos, strategos of equestrian rank. •Α•Κ•Π•ΛΙ•ΟΥΑΛЄΡΙΑΝΟϹ• Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right, seen from behind. Rev. ЄΠΙ•Ϲ•ΦΙΛΗΤΟΥ•ΙΠ / ΠΙΚ• / •ϹΜΥ• Zeus seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter in his left. BMC 457. Klose LXXIV, Serie B, gruppe b, 6 (V3/R6). RPC X online 61310 (this coin cited). Rare. Well centered on a broad and medallic flan and with a splendid portrait. Slight roughness, minor areas of weakness and a few light scratches on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.