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Roman Empire
| Ruler: | Valerian II (Commemorative) |
| Reigned: | Caesar 253 AD-255 AD |
| Denomination: | AR Antoninianus |
| Mint: | Cologne |
| Date of Issue: | Posthumously 258 AD |
| Obverse: | Radiate and draped Bust Right "DIVO VALERIANO CAES." |
| Reverse: | Valerian II seated left on eagle flying right "CONSECRATO"[1] |
| Reference: | RCVM 10606, RSC 5, RIC 9 |
| Weight: | 4 gms |
| Diameter: | 21.9 mm |
| Comment: | [1] = "CONSECRAT(I)O" = Consecration,deification |
VALERIAN II (P. Cornelius Licinius Valerianus)Valerian II was the eldest son of Gallienus and Salonina, and was given the rank of Caesar at the same time as his father’s elevation in 253. He died in Illyricum in 255, probably from natural causes. |
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