Description: Roman ImperialValerian I (AD 253-260) Denomination: BI billon antoninianusWeight: 3.76 gramsDiameter: 20 mmDie Axis: 11 hStruck: AD 256-260, 2nd emissionMint: Samosata mint (near modern Samsat, Turkey) Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust rightReverse: RESTITVT ORIENTIS, Orient standing right and presenting wreath to Valerian standing left and holding spearReferences: Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC) volume V 287 [Antioch]; Roman Silver Coins (RSC) volume IV 189Grade / Comments: Very Fine, light porosityProvenance: CNG E-541 (28-June-2023), lot 952 (part of) Samosata was located on the west bank of the Euphrates and a key river crossing point. Its strategic importance on the border between the Roman and Persian empires led to its being garrisoned by a Roman legion - first the Legio VI Ferrata and later the Legio XVI Flavia Firma - as well as the terminus of a number of Roman roads. In 1989 the ancient site was submerged beneath the reservoir created by construction of the Ataturk Dam. Will combine shipping.Coins are guaranteed genuine for life. Additionally, returns may be made within 30 days of receipt for any reason as long as items are undamaged and unaltered.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Madison, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-12T19:08:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Antoninianus
Composition: Billon
Ruler: Valerian I
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