Lot 5669

Description

Valerian I, (A.D. 253-260), and Valerian II as Divo Valerian Junior, (A.D. 253-255), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, issued 259-260, (3.14 grams), obv. radiate bust of Valerian I to right, around VALERIANVS P F AVG, rev. around DEO VOLKANO, Vulcan standing to left with hammer and pincers in temple of four columns (S.9934, RIC 5, RSC 50c); other (3.58 grams), issued 258, obv. radiate bust to right of Valerian Junior, DIVO VALERIANO CAES, rev. CONSECRATIO, Valerian Junior his right hand raised and holding sceptre in left hand, seated left on back of eagle to right, (S.10606, RIC 9, RSC 5). Good very fine, the last with some mint bloom. (2)

Ex McHugh Collection.