Valerian I, 253-260. As (Copper, 21 mm, 8.62 g, 1 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. Rev. SALVS AVGG / S - C Salus standing front, head to left, feeding serpent, rising from altar, out of patera with her right hand and holding scepter with her left. Cohen 199. MIR 29m (7 specimens). RIC -. Rare. Repatinated and somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.