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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Orielensis, post: 4847293, member: 96898&quot;]Coins of Valerian I have a clear tendency to show terrible engraving, bad metal, sloppy striking, and generally poor workmanship. This one doesn&#039;t:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1170289[/ATTACH] </p><p><font size="3">Valerian I, Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 253 AD, Rome mint. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG; bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: APOLINI PROPVG; Apollo, nude except for cloak flying behind, standing r., drawing bow. 22mm, 3,58. Ref: RIC V Valerian 74.</font></p><p><br /></p><p>The coin arrived today, and it definitely cost more for than I&#039;m usually willing to pay for a common 3rd century antoninianus. Yet, a flawlessly struck Valerian I in fine style and high grade seemed too exceptional to me to walk away from it. Was I a fool? You tell me.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Please show your coins of Valerian I, or any ancient coins that you deem exceptionally attractive for a generally lackluster type.</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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