Description
Country or authority: Roman Empire
Year or date range: c. AD 254–255
Denomination: Antoninianus (radiate)
Composition: Billon
Ruler or portrait: Valerian I (Publius Licinius Valerianus)
Mint or mintmark: Viminacium (Moesia Inferior), probable
Catalogue references: Provisional (unverified): RIC V-1 Valerian 227 (Viminacium)
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Legend reads IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS [P F] AVG (PF uncertain due to wear).
Reverse description: Legend likely VIRTVS AVGG. Helmeted soldier/Virtus standing left, holding spear in left hand; right hand resting on large round shield set on ground; no mintmark visible in exergue.
Description and condition notes: Third‑century antoninianus showing light silvering remnants and a small edge crack at 12h. Legends partly weak; reverse legend mostly off/soft but type clear (soldier with spear and shield).
