Roman Empire. - Valerian I. Silver antoninianus (3.78 g. 21 mm.) minted in Cologne 258-259 A.D.

VALERIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right./

ORIENS AVGG Sol, nude but for cloak, standing l., holding globe in his outstretched l. hand, raising his r. in greeting gesture.

C 5. Elmer 24, 75. Göbl 44 and pl. 69, 886. RIC 13 (Lyon).

Extremely fine. Nice details. Scarce coin! Nice silveri toning.