Valerian I, 253 - 260 AD
AR Antoninianus, 21mm, 3.9 grams
Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, Radiate bust right.
Reverse: RESTITVT ORIENTIS, The Orient standing on left, presenting wreath
to Valerian who stands on right.
Reference:
RIC287
Notes:
The first ancient coin I purchased, about 1985 or 1986, for $29.
