Description: Valerian II as Caesar (256 - 258 AD). AR Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint 256 AD. VALERIANVS CAES; radiate and draped bust right / IOVI CRESCENTI; infant Jupiter on goat right.

Diameter: AR23 mm

Weight: 3,38 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 3

Commentary: good metal, nice details with weaker reverse

History: The failed policy of placing imperial minor sons as the guardian of emperor's authority in the provinces may have led to the Tetrarchy ruling by experienced generals.

Article Number: 004-08-08-44147