

Valerian II Caesar (253-255). BI Antoninianus. Consecration issue. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission of Gallienus, 258-259 AD. Obv. DIVO VALERIANO CAES. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Valerian II, holding sceptre, seated left on eagle flying upward to right toward heaven. RIC V 9; C. 5. 4.36 g. 22.5 mm. Good VF.