Diva Mariniana, the wife of Valerian, who died before he came to the throne in 253. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 3.01 g, 6 h), struck under Valerian I, Viminacium, 253-254. DIVAE MARINIANAE Veiled and draped bust of Mariniana to right, set on crescent. Rev. CONSECRATIO Apotheosis of Mariniana: Mariniana, draped, raising right hand and holding scepter, flying upwards on peacock to right. Cohen 16. MIR 36, 220b. RIC 6. Fine style portrait. Light porosity, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Künker FPL 176, August 2005, 95.