Valerian I

P. Licinius Valerianus

Dynasty: Family of Valerian

A Roman senator of a distinguished family, he brought his army down from the Rhine to assist Gallus against the Aemilian. He arrived too late even though his forces defeated Aemilian. Valerian was proclaimed emperor and immediately raised his grown son Gallienus to be his colleague. Valerian took his army East to face the Persians but was defeated and captured by Shapur

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Valerian I

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• IMP C P LIC VALERIANO AVG
• IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
• IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P AVG
• IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG
• IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG
• IMP C VALERIANVS PF AVG
• IMP CAES P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
• IMP P LIC VALERIANO AVG
• IMP VALERIANVS AVG
• IMP VALERIANVS P AVG
• IMP VALERIANVS PF AVG
• IMP VALERIANVS PIVS AVG
• IMP VALERIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
• VALERIANVS PF AVG

Coins of Valerian I currently available

Valerian I Silvered bronze antoninianus issued AD 255/256 Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped bust right Rev: RESTITVT ORIENTIS, Turreted woman standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, holding spear in left hand Very Fine   |   AUD $180.00