Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.81g, 23mm). Samosata mint. Struck 255/6 AD. Göbl 1677e

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Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.81g, 23mm). Samosata mint. Struck 255/6 AD. Obv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev.: RESTITVT ORIE[NTIS], turreted female (the Orient) standing to right, presenting wreath to Emperor standing to left, holding spear. RIC 286; Göbl 1677e; RSC 188. Darkly toned, VF.