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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rexesq, post: 1117482, member: 5739&quot;]<b>Valerian - RESTITVT ORIENTIS</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Here is another Valerian I antoninianus I picked up quite cheap.... I haven&#039;t gone and become too into these types of coins, I just like a few of the designs and had the chance to get these few at very good prices, I like the style of this one.</p><p>The only Valerian I coin I have left on my list is the one with the reverse similar to that of the Augustus &#039;Gaius and Lucius&#039; standing with sheilds and spears reverse that was struck under Valerian.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This one was sold to me saying &#039;Antioch Mint&#039; but when looking on wildwinds, the one that looks most like mine, and matches the titles and everything, RIC 287, says &#039;Unknown Syrian Mint&#039; anyone have anything to comment or add to that? All comments are appreciated folks....</p><p>-------</p><p>Valerian I, Uncertain Syrian Mint, AR Antoninianus. </p><p><br /></p><p>obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front. </p><p><br /></p><p>rev: RESTITVT ORIENTIS - Turreted female figure (The Orient) standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian, in military attire, standing left, resting on spear held in left hand.</p><p>-------</p><p>I always thought this RESTITUT ORIENTIS was an interesting reverse type, especially considering the fate of Valerian I himself, being captured by the Persians and all.... even though I guess one would not consider &#039;Persians&#039; to be &#039;Oriental&#039; today....</p><p><br /></p><p>anyhow.... mint? anyone?</p><p><br /></p><p>and I am pretty sure the APOLINI PROPVG with Apollo drawing his bow, is from the Rome mint, I only say this due to the style and style of lettering used.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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