VALERIAN, (A.D. 253-260), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint (2.84 g), obv. radiate and draped bust to right, around IMP C LIC VALERIANVS AVG, rev. FIDES MILITVM, Fides Militum standing left holding two standards, (S.9938, RIC 89, RSC 71) (illustrated); another, (2.57 g), rev. Sol standing left raising globe and right hand, (S9950, RIC 13, RSC 5); another, Antioch Mint, (3.56 g), rev. Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other, resting hands on shields between them, two spears behind, (S.9926 RIC 277, RIC 169); another, (3.21 g), rev. RESTITVT ORIENTIS around, the Orient, turreted, standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian, in military attire, standing left, holding spear, (S.9967, RIC 287, RSC 189). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.