Valerian I, 253-260. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 3.26 g, 6 h), Samosata, 255-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right. Rev. VICTORIAE / AVGG Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding whip in her right hand and reins in her left. Calicó 3449a. Cohen 239. MIR 1680c. RIC 276 corr. (bust also cuirassed, 'Antioch'). Rare. Minor scrapes and with light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Kricheldorf XXIV, 1-2 October 1971, 124 and Hess-Leu 45, 12-13 May 1970, 621.