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Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian

253-261

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of emperor Valerian, facing right. He wears a radiate crown and is draped. The back (reverse) depicts Victory standing to the left, with a wreath and palm.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium