Watch List notes:

Valerian I, 253-260. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 16.00 g, 1 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P L[IC VALER]IANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. Rev. MAR[TI PA]CIF / S - C Mars advancing left, holding olive-branch in his right hand and shield and spear in his left. Cohen 125. MIR -. RIC 169 var. (differing bust type). Extremely rare, a type not recorded by Göbl. Patina stripped and rough, otherwise, about very fine.


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