Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AE Sestertius (12.58g, 26mm). Rome mint. Struck 253-254 AD. RIC 177

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Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AE Sestertius (12.58g, 26mm). Rome mint. Struck 253-254 AD. Obv.: [IMP C P LIC VALERIAN]VS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: V[IRT]VS A[VG]G/ S – C across field, Virtus standing left, holding shield and spear. RIC 177; MIR 36, 38g; Cohen 219. Short flan, VF.