Ruler
Valerian I
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
VOTA ORBIS shield SC
Grade
gVF
Mint
Samosata
Date
255-256 A.D.
Weigth and Diameter
3,12 g. 23 mm.
Metal
Silver
Roman Empire - Valerian I (253-260 A.D.). Silver antoninianus. (3,12 g. 23 mm.) Minted in Samosata mint. 1st emission, AD 255-256.
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right /
VOTA ORBIS, two Victories standing facing one another, affixing shield inscribed S C to palm tree.
RIC V 294 var. (bust type); MIR 36, 1682e; RSC 280 var.
gVF, original luster still remaining in some areas. Cleaned oxidations. Scarce coin!
2024-60 (XB03068)