Ruler
Valerian I
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
PIETAS AVGG Two emperors.
Grade
Good very fine
Mint
Antioch
Date
255-256 A.D.
Weigth and Diameter
3,33 g, 22 mm.
Metal
Silvered Billon
Roman Empire - Valerian I (A.D. 253-260). Silvered billon antoninianus (3,33 g, 22 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.
Good very fine, original luster still remaining specially in reverse
2025-6685 (CRA-039)