Sestertius - Valerianus P M TR P V COS IIII P P S C

€286,033.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year257-259
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC V.1#151, OCRE#ric.5.val_i.151
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Valerian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionValerian, seated left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (257-259)  - -
Catalog ID1498876570
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