Description: Valerian II (256 - 258 AD). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint 257 AD. LIC COR SAL VALERIANVS N CAES; radiate and draped bust right / PRINC IVVENT; Prince standing left, holding globe and sceptre, small captive at feet, P in right field.

Diameter: BI20 mm

Weight: 3,36 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Goebl 275 i

Commentary: scarce; slightly off-centre

History: Valerian's grandfather, also Valerian, made probably the best attempt at dynastic policy making shortly after his acclamation his son Gallienus co-emperor and his grandson Caesar.

Article Number: 063-01-07-43702