Ruler
Valerian I
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
RESTITVT ORIENTIS
Grade
Fine
Mint
Samosata
Date
253-260 AD
Weigth and Diameter
3,70 g., 22 mm.
Metal
Silvered BI
Roman Empire - Valerian I. (A.D. 253-260.)
Silvered billon Antoninianus (3,70 g., 22 mm) Samosata, A.D. 256-260.
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I right /
RESTITVT ORIENTIS, the Orient, turreted, standing right, presenting wreath to the emperor, standing facing, head left, holding scepter.
RIC 286; Göbl 1677e; RSC 188.
Fine, porous surfaces
2023-14657 (1017-XB02632)