Watch List notes:

Valerian I, 253-260. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 14.75 g, 12 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 in her right hand and holding scepter with her left. Cohen 198. MIR 29g (1 specimen). RIC -. Extremely rare and with a lovely portrait. Flan crack, otherwise, very fine.


From the E. Mensch Collection of coins of Gallienus and his family.