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A Legend Mistake
Lot # 531
Valerian I (253-260). BI Antoninianus. Antioch mint, 253 AD. Obv. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. RESTITV ORIENTVS (sic). Turreted female (the Orient) standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing left, holding spear. Cf. RIC V 286 var. (legend). BI. 3.76 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Delicate light patina with golden hues. EF.