Valerian I, 253-260. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 2.30 g, 6 h), Rome, 257-258. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right. Rev. VICTORIA GERM Victory standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left; at feet to left, captive seated left. Calicó 3447b (this coin cited and illustrated). Cohen -. MIR -. RIC -. Apparently unique. The flan slightly wavy and with minor scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins (with collector's ticket) and from the collection of George C. Hopkins, Numismatica Ars Classica 114, 6 May 2019, 1664, ex Lanz 40, 25 May 1987, 803.