Valerian I (AD 253–260)
59.99 CHF
Obverse with radiate, draped bust of Valerian I facing right and imperial legend. Reverse showing two emperors facing each other, each holding a spear and shield, symbolizing the joint rule of Valerian I and his son Gallienus; reverse legend consisting of imperial titles used for dating. Historical context: Valerian I ruled during a period of severe military and economic crisis within the Roman Empire. To confront multiple external threats, he shared power with his son Gallienus. His capture by the Sasanian king Shapur I in AD 260 remains a unique and symbolic low point in Roman imperial history, marking the depth of the Crisis of the Third Century.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Very Fine (ss)
- Origin
- Gerrman Auction
- Diameter & Weight
- 21mm, 4.7g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
Helveticoins complies with Art. 16 KGTG and guarantees that the cultural object was lawfully acquired.
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