Davissons Ltd.
Auction 36 22 February 2017
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Valerian I. A.D. 253-260. AR antoninianus. 4.1 gm. 22 mm. Samosata mint. Struck A.D. 255-256. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG / Two Victories affixing shield inscribed S C to palm tree; VOTA OR[BIS]. RIC V.1 294 var. (cuirassed). RSC 280 var. (same). Near Extremely Fine; some slight porosity along with luster, reverse struck off center.