Valerian I, 253-260. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 15.06 g, 1 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right. Rev. VI[RTVS] AVGG / S - C Virtus standing front, head to left, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on shield set on ground. Cohen 269. MIR 38g. RIC 182. Struck on the usual short flan, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.