Roman Empire - Valerian I (A.D. 253-260). Bronze antoninianus (2.97 g., 20 mm.). Antioch mint, 255-256 A.D.

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. /

PIETAS AVGG The two emperors (Valerian and Gallienus) standing facing one another, sacrificing over lighted altar, with the one on the left holding an eagle-tipped scepter in his right hand, and the one on the right holding a parazonium in his left.

RIC 284; Göbl 1676e; RSC 153.

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