Valerian II; AR Antoninianus; Valerian on eagle
Description:
Valerian II (died 258 AD). AR Antoninianus, Treveri mint 259-260 AD. DIVO VALERIANO CAES; radiate and draped bust right / CONSECRATIO; Valerian II carried into the heavens seated on eagle flying right, waving his right hand, scepter in his left.
Diameter:
AR22 mm
Weight:
3,54 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC V 9 (Lugdunum); Göbl 911e; RSC 5 (Lugdunum)
Commentary:
well centered, good portrait, good metal, usual weak reverse
History:
Valerian II was the eldest son of emperor Gallienus and Augusta Cornelia Salonina and was made Caesar in 256 AD at an age of about 15.
Article Number:
057-02-03-42384