Valerian I, 253-260. As (Copper, 24 mm, 7.75 g, 2 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG / S - C Virtus standing front, head to left, placing her right hand on shield set on ground and holding inverted spear with her left. Cohen 270. MIR 38m (5 specimens). RIC 204 var. (not cuirassed). Rare. Nearly very fine.
From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.