Obverse: DIVO CAES VALERIANO. Radiate head right.
Reverse: CONSECRATIO. Lighted altar.
Uncommon variant of this type, with radiated head instead of the usual radiated and draped bust. EF- condition, conserving complete details in both sides, including a nice portrait of Valerian II. Silver alloy richer than usual in these Gallienus´ sons issues. Large exemplar: 24 mm.
RIC V-1 24. Rome mint, A.D. 258. 3,6 g - 24 mm
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