Valerian I; AE Antoninianus: Sol
70,00 €
Description
Valerian I (253 – 260 AD). AE Antoninianus, Viminacium mint. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG; radiate, draped bust right / AETERNITATI AVGG; Sol standing left, right hand raised, left holding globe.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,12 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 211 |
| Commentary: | attractive sand patina with darker highlights |
Historical Context
Valerian embarked on stron persecution policy against the Christians, executing many among them the Pope Sixtus II.
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