CNG 85, Lot: 1114. Estimate $200. Sold for $310. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Valerian I. AD 253-260. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.75 g, 12h). Samosata mint. 1st emission, AD 255-256. Radiate and cuirassed bust left / Valerian and Gallienus standing vis-à-vis, one holding scepter and globe, the other holding Victory and scepter. Cf. RIC V 292 (for rev. type); MIR 36, 1681f; cf. RSC 277 (same). Good VF, toned, minor porosity. Extremely rare. MIR records only one example with bust left.