VALERIAN / IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG / PIETAS AVGG / R1040

Description

ID:     R1040
Type:     ANCIENT ROMAN - IMPERIAL
Issuer:     VALERIAN
Authority:     VALERIAN / GALLIENUS
Metal:     SILVER
Denomination:     ANTONINIANUS
Year Struck:     AD 253
Diameter:     20.68 - 22.92 mm
Weight:     3.40 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Obverse Description:     Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right
Reverse Legend:     PIETAS AVGG
Reverse Description:     Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar between them
Exergue:
Mintmark:
Mint:     SAMOSATA
Reference 1:     RIC V Valerian 284
Reference 2:     RSC 153
Reference 3:     Göbl 1676e
Grade:     VF-
Patina / Color:
Notes:
*** EXTREMELY RARE !
*** FULL SILVER Issue (NOT Silvered Billon or Silver-Billon Mix) !
* Readily found in Billon and Bronze - NOT in Full Silver !
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