Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.99g, 20.5mm). Samosata mint. Struck 255/6 AD. RIC 286

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Valerian I. 253-260 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.99g, 20.5mm). Samosata mint. Struck 255/6 AD. Obv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev.: RESTITVT ORIENTIS, turreted female (the Orient) standing to right, presenting wreath to emperor standing to left, holding spear. RIC 286; MIR 1677e; RSC 188. Deposits, toned VF.