Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.48g, 22.5mm). Samosata mint. Struck 255/6 AD. MIR 1681e

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Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.48g, 22.5mm). Samosata mint. Struck 255/6 AD. Obv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: VIRTVS AVGG, two emperors standing face to face, one holding vertical spear and globe, the other Victory and transverse spear. MIR  1681e; RIC 292 (Antioch); Cunetio 845. Darkly toned, gVF.