Valerian II; AR Antoninianus; Valerian on eagle
45,00 €
Description
Valerian II (died 258 AD). AR Antoninianus, Treveri mint 259-260 AD. DIVO VALERIANO CAES; radiate and draped bust right / CONSECRATIO; Valerian II carried into the heavens seated on eagle flying right, waiving his right hand, scepter in his left.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,54 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC V 9 (Lugdunum); Göbl 911e; RSC 5 (Lugdunum) |
| Commentary: | well centered, good portrait, good metal, usual weak reverse |
Historical Context
Valerian II was the eldest son of Roman Emperor Gallienus and Augusta Cornelia Salonina and was made Caesar in 256 AD at an age of about 15.
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