Valerian I. A.D. 253-260. AR antoninianus. 3.61 gm. 21 mm. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP VALERIANVS • P • AVG / Sol advancing left, extending arm and holding whip; ORIENS AVGG. RIC V 12 var. (obv. bust type, legend). RSC 143a var. (same). Near Extremely Fine; choice obverse, with a charming and realistic portrait; well centered with lightly iridescent old tone; reverse typically weakly struck. Rare.