Description: Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint 253-254 AD. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG; radiate, draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGG; Victory andancing left, holding wreath and palm frond.

Diameter: AR23 mm

Weight: 4,34 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 223; MIR.36/1565 a

Commentary: rare reverse; ragged flan, reverse slightly off-center

History: In the troubled times of the 3rd century Valerian managed to create some kind of dynasty with three generations of his family involved in power.

Article Number: 054-07-03-41652