Valerian II; AR Antoninianus, Lugdunum; infant Jupiter on goat
120,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,38 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 3 |
| Commentary: | good metal, nice details with weaker reverse |
Historical Context
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.
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