Roman Empire, Valerianus, Emperor Valerian, 253-260 AD, Value – Antoninianus, mint – Antioch – Syria/Turkey

Roman Empire, Valerianus (VIRTVS AVGG) 27 BC – 395 AD, Emperor Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260 AD)
Years 255-256, Value – Antoninianus, Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) Composition – Bronze, Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 19 mm, Obverse : Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right.
Script: Latin – Lettering: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG
Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus Pius Felix Augustus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Valerian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).
Reverse : Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, one holding a spear in right hand and globe in left hand, the other holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin – Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG