Valerian I. AD 253-260. AR Antoninianus (20mm, 3.18 g, 12h). Samosata mint. 2nd emission, AD 256-260. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Turreted female (the Orient) standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian I standing left, holding spear. RIC V 287; MIR 36, 1685e; RSC 189. Toned, flan crack, reverse slightly off center. EF.
From the Dr. John Whitehead Collection.