Description: Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). AR Antoninianus, Viminacium mint 254-255 AD. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PIETATI AVGG; Pietas standing to left, leaning on column and holding sceptre.

Diameter: AR22 mm

Weight: 3,46 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 219

Commentary: rare; silver patina

History: As an exception in the troubled times of the 3rd century Valerian came from noble senatorial family and was Consul in the late 230s.

Article Number: 044-04-03-44531