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A work made of billon.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian

255-257

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Valerian, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Felicity is depicted with a caduceus and cornucopia.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium