VALERIAN / IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG / DIANA LVCIFERA / R1052

Description

ID:     R1052
Type:     ANCIENT ROMAN - IMPERIAL
Issuer:     VALERIAN
Authority:     VALERIAN / GALLIENUS
Metal:     SILVER
Denomination:     ANTONINIANUS
Year Struck:     AD 254-255
Diameter:     19.90 - 21.91 mm
Weight:     4.08 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Obverse Description:     Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right
Reverse Legend:     DIANA LVCIFERA
Reverse Description:     Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch
Exergue:
Mintmark:
Mint:     MEDIOLANUM
Reference 1:     RIC V Valerian 212
Reference 2:     Göbl MIR 1560d
Reference 3:     SRCV III 9935
Grade:     VF-
Patina / Color:
Notes:
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