Ruler
Valerian I
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
RESTITVT ORIENTIS
Grade
Good very fine
Mint
Rome
Date
253-260
Weigth and Diameter
3.38 g, 23 mm
Metal
Bronze
Roman Empire.
Valerian I. A.D. 253-260. BI antoninianus (3.38 g. 23 mm). Samosata, A.D. 256-260.
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valerian I right; below bust, two pellets /
RESTITVT ORIE-NTIS, the Orient standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian, standing left, holding scepter; above, wreath.
Cf. RIC V 287 (no pellets bellow bust); cf. Göbl 1685e; RSC 190a.
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