Ruler
Valerian I
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
PIETAS AVGG Two emperors.
Grade
Extremely fine
Mint
Antioch
Date
255
Weigth and Diameter
2,67 g, 23. mm.
Metal
Silvered BI
Roman Empire - Valerian I (A.D. 253-260). Silvered billon antoninianus (2,67 g, 23. mm.). Antioch mint, 255-256 A.D.
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. /
PIETAS AVGG The two emperors (Valerian and Gallienus) standing facing one another, sacrificing over lighted altar, with the one on the left holding an eagle-tipped scepter in his right hand, and the one on the right holding a parazonium in his left.
RIC 284; Göbl 1676e; RSC 153.
Extremely fine. Remnants of original shine
2024-359 (XB03349)