★ An exceptionally complete sestertius of Valerian I ★

Valerian I, 253-260. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 16.18 g, 1 h), Rome, 253-254. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG / S - C Victory standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left. Cohen 219. MIR 30i. RIC 177. An exceptionally complete example with a beautiful green patina. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.