Description
Billon antoninianus of Valerian, sole emperor of Rome 253-254 CE, joint emperor with Gallienus 254-260 CE.
Antioch Mint (RIC) or Samosata (Göbl) or Syrian Mint (Sear) – opinions vary. 256-258 CE.
Size and weight: 20mm, 4.3g.
Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG
Radiate and draped bust right.
Reverse: VIRT-VS AV-GG
Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other, Valerian (facing right) holding sceptre and globe, Gallienus (facing left) holding Victory and transverse spear.
Reference: Sear RCV (2005) 9995; Göbl 1687e; RIC V 293A.
