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Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.66 g, 6h). Antioch mint. 4th issue, AD 256-257. Radiate and draped bust right / PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS (sic), Valerian II standing left, holding baton and spear. RIC V 51 var. (rev. legend); MIR 36, 1597d var. (same); Cunetio –. Toned with hints of iridescence, minor porosity. Near EF. Very rare variety.
From the Conti Collection. Ex Gemini XI (12 January 2014), lot 515.
By the mid third century, the letter B was starting to replace the V in the written language. RIC and Gӧbl record this legend variety with the prince holding spear and shield and crowning trophy, but is unrecorded for this reverse type.
From the Conti Collection. Ex Gemini XI (12 January 2014), lot 515.
By the mid third century, the letter B was starting to replace the V in the written language. RIC and Gӧbl record this legend variety with the prince holding spear and shield and crowning trophy, but is unrecorded for this reverse type.