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Valerian Spes Coin Type: Billon antoninianus of Valerian I, 253-260 CE.
Mint and Date: Mediolanum (RIC), Viminacium (Göbl); 253-255 CE
Size and Weight: 24mm x 19mm, 2.5g
Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(IMP VA)LERIANVS P AVG
Reverse: Spes tiptoeing left, lifting hem of skirt, holding flower.
SPES PVBLICA
Ref:RCV (2005) 9987; RIC 257
BW Ref: 002 029 023
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