Ruler
Valerian I
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
RESTITVT ORIENTIS
Grade
extremely fine
Mint
Samosata
Date
256-260 AD
Weigth and Diameter
3,15 g., 20 mm.
Metal
Silvered Billon
Roman Empire - Valerian I. (A.D. 253-260.)
Silvered billon Antoninianus (3,15 g., 20 mm.) Samosata mint, 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. Wreath above.
RIC 286; Göbl 1677e; RSC 188.
Extremely fine, original luster still remaining specially in reverse. Obverse with soft struck in some head area.
2024-4038 (XB03724)