Valerian II, Son of Gallienus, Grandson of Valerian I.

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  1. expat

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    From Wikipedia,
    Shortly after his acclamation as Emperor (Augustus) Valerian made Gallienus his co-Emperor and his grandson, Valerian, Caesar, in 256. (For a discussion of the dynastic politics that motivated this process, see the related article on Saloninus).
    The young Caesar was then established in Sirmium to represent the Licinius family in attentions to Germany to deal with barbarian incursions into Gaul. Because of his youth (he was probably no more than fifteen at the time), Valerian was put under the guardianship of Ingenuus, who seems to have held an extraordinary command as governor of the Illyrian provinces, i.e. Upper and Lower Pannonia and Upper and Lower Moesia.
    It is reported that Salonina was not happy with this arrangement. Although she could not publicly dispute the decisions of Valerian, the pater patriae which had been formally agreed by her husband, Gallienus, she suspected Ingenuus's motives and asked an officer called Valentinus, otherwise unknown, to keep an eye on him. Despite this precaution, Valerian died in early 258 in circumstances sufficiently suspicious for Gallienus to attempt to demote Ingenuus. It was this action that sparked the attempted usurpation of the Empire by Ingenuus, who had widespread support among the Illyrian garrisons and the provincial establishment.


    Valerian II Billon Antoninianus. P LIC COR VALERIANVS CAES, radiate, draped bust right / VICTORIA PART, Victory standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian II, holding globe and spear. RSC 97; RIC 54 Antioch; Goebl 1604d; Sear 10742.
    Weight: 3,3gr
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    Post your Valerian II, or anything relevant.
     
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  3. Bing

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  4. medoraman

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    How scarce are the issues?
     
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  5. Victor_Clark

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    Valerian II
    A.D. 256- 258
    AR Antoninianus
    22mm 3.5g
    VALERIANVS CAES; Radiate and draped bust right.
    IOVI CRESCENTI; Infant Jupiter on goat.
    RIC V Lugdunum 3; Göbl 907e

    Göbl assigns this coin to Cologne

    see Göbl, MIR 36, Die Münzprägung der Kaiser Valerianus I / Gallienus / Saloninus (253/268), Regalianus (260), und Macrianus / Quietus (260/262).




    Valerian with his mother and brothers

    Salonina Rome 35.JPG

    Salonina
    AD 256- 257
    AR Antoninianus
    21x23mm 3.1g
    SALONINA AVG; draped bust right, on crescent.
    PIETAS AVGG; Salonina seated left, with three children around her.
    RIC Vi Rome 35; Göbl 229b

    Wife of Gallienus

    Salonina with her three children-- Valerian II, Saloninus and Marinianus.
     
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  6. expat

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    They are easily obtained in general at acceptable cost, depending on condition of course. The one I posted cost 25 Euros at auction, buyers premium and shipping included.
    https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/valerian_II/i.html
     
  7. Blake Davis

    Blake Davis Well-Known Member

    I have been seeking a Valerian Ii sestertius for years - almost as rare as Saloninus.
     
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