Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted March 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 It's a new side interest, coins of Valerian II from western mints (especially the divus types) and AE's of Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian, respectively. Valerian II is a very new side interest, as I only have one other example, a rather grotty one. This order is my most recent order from Savoca; I'm still waiting on my previous order from another dealer. It arrived very quickly! The order was Wednesday, and it was delivered Monday. I changed one word in my delivery instructions and Fedex is now putting it in the right place. I've wanted a Marcius Philippus for a long time. This is a decent placeholder until I can upgrade to a really nice one. The 15mm. description (and the 18mm. of Carinus) worried me a bit, but the coin is a bit oblong, and they must have just measured the coins across. The other silver coins are brightly cleaned but the Philippus either has dark cabinet toning or original hoard patina. It's dark but not black like the picture. The Carinus was just a throw-in, purely because of the patina. It looks less neat in person, just a regular Ant with a decent patina. I thought it might be aqua; it's a forest green. The Nero wasalso a throw-in. I've only bought a couple of Nero's since 2014, and he is my namesake, after all. Feel free to post any issues of ValerianII, Caesar. Divus Valerian II, died 258. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 2,03 g, ), Cologne, 258-259. DIVO VALERIANO CAES Radiate and draped bust of Divus Valerian II to right, seen from behind. Rev. CONSACRATIO Valerian II, raising his right hand and holding scepter in his left, flying right on peacock. Cohen 5. MIR 911e. RIC 9 L. Marcius Philippus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (15mm, 3.59g). Rome mint. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; lituus to left / Equestrian statue right on aqueduct; flower below horse. Crawford 425/1; Sydenham 919; Marcia 28; RBW 1524. Nero AD 54-68. Rome Denarius AR 17 mm., 3,24 g. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTA, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiæ. RIC 49; BMC 63. Carinus. As Caesar, AD 282-283. Antoninianus (18mm, 3.18g). Rome mint. AD 282. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum; ZKA. RIC V 155 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted March 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 Valerian II (256 - 258 A.D.) AR Antoninianus O: VALERIANVS CAES, Radiate and draped bust right. R: IOVI CRESCENNI, Infant Jupiter seated facing on goat (Amalthea) standing right,his right hand raised. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint 4.34g 23mm RIC 3 RSC 26 Valerian II, (256 - 258 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: P LIK KOR OVALERIANOC KAIC CEB, Draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian right. R: Alexandria wearing mural crown standing left holding bust of Serapis and scepter, L E (Year 5) across fields. 10.35g 22mm Emmett 3763 // Milne 3981 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 21, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Here's a lustrous Valerian II. Cost a bit more than I wanted to pay but worth it. Edited March 21, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 21, 2023 Nice coins, everyone Valerian II Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachm Obv.: Π ΛΙΚ ΚΟΡ ΟΩΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟC KAIC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak, year L - Є across fields (year 5 = 257-258 AD.) Billon, 10.51g, 23mm Ref.: Geissen 2997, Dattari 5374 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted March 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 Nice coins! My only Valerian II has an ugly portrait… but I like it. Valerian II Antoninianus, Rome mint, 256-259 AD. DIVO CAES VALERIANO, radiate head right. CONSECRATIO, Altar, lighted, with a small palmette at each top corner and four panels on the front. RIC V-1, 24; Cohen 12 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted March 21, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the great thread @Nerosmyfavorite68 ! Here's my one and only Valerian II. Edited March 21, 2023 by LONGINUS 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted March 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Silver Coin (AR Antoninianus) minted at Antioch for VALERIAN II, son of GALLIENUS, as Caesar, between 254 - 255 A.D. Obv. VALERIANVS.NOBIL.CAES.: rad. bust dr. r. Rev. PRINC.IVVENTVTIS.: Prince in military attire, stg. r., crowning trophy and holding transverse spear, two standards set in ground to l. RSCIV #67a. RICV #49. DVM #12. RCSVIII #10734. Silver Coin (AR Antoninianus) minted at Cologne for VALERIAN II, son of GALLIENUS, as Caesar, between 256 - 258 A.D. 1st emission of Valerian I. Obv. VALERIANVS.CAES.: rad. bust dr. r. Rev. IOVI.CRESCENTI.: Young Jupiter seated facing, head left, raising r. hand, riding goat right. RSCIV #2. RICV #3. DVM #5 pg. 252. RCSVIII #10731. Yes, I too payed more than I wanted to on this coin, but its one of my favorites: Edited March 21, 2023 by Jims,Coins 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted March 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 21, 2023 ....he and his brother both are curious magnets to the ancient Roman collector..here's coins of he and his Grandfather 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted March 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 2 coins of Valerian II for me. One posthumous and one from his lifetime (although not a coin to brag about) Still waiting to add an example with Jupiter on goat. I really like the Nero portrait! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted March 23, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 4:55 PM, ambr0zie said: 2 coins of Valerian II for me. One posthumous and one from his lifetime (although not a coin to brag about) Still waiting to add an example with Jupiter on goat. I really like the Nero portrait! I want to add the Jupiter on goat type next. I purchased the best example (in my opinion) of the ones in stock at Savoca. While one can find an excellent example easily of the Philippus (another near-term goal), it's hard to find a really great Valerian II. The dies are usually worn and mushy, especially from Cologne, my favorite mint ofthe period. It appears that shipping from the UK seems to be longer than pre-strike so Savoca might become my #1 European dealer. Shipping went up a tad to $24, but that's not bad for super-fast shipping from Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted March 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 23, 2023 Coins of Valerian II are tough to find nice and problem-free. It took about 7 years, but I finally found this one late last year. I like how it shows him closer to his actual age - probably 14-17, instead of as a little kid And my posthumous Valerian II (Anyone else find it really weird how Saloninus never got a consecration issue? Daddy must have been playing favorites!) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted March 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Finn235 said: Coins of Valerian II are tough to find nice and problem-free. It took about 7 years, but I finally found this one late last year. I like how it shows him closer to his actual age - probably 14-17, instead of as a little kid And my posthumous Valerian II (Anyone else find it really weird how Saloninus never got a consecration issue? Daddy must have been playing favorites!) Is Valerian II playing a flute on that second coin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted March 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) Not something I particularily collect, but I happen to have a few coins of his. I agree they're hard to find in nice condition. The only really acceptable one I have is the Consecratio/altar down there : Q Edited March 23, 2023 by Qcumbor 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotwheelsearl Posted March 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 23, 2023 Love the obverse, reverse die was beat to death. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellinore Posted March 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2023 The only Valerian II I have is an Alexandrian tetradrachm, the type that's already twice in this thread. I bought this coin from the N.M.McQ. Holmes collection that was sold in 2019 by CNG. A British collection specializing in the Valerian-Gallienus dynasty 253-268, that to me yielded many interesting but ugly coins: Beasts, not Beauties! The catalog is very useful and informative for whoever collects coins of this period, do you know it, @Nerosmyfavorite68 My coin is not very attractive, but interesting with its inexpressive obverse head and crafty, strong reverse eagle. Valerian II never had the chance to impress anyone with his military or diplomatic skills. He died in unclear circumstances in Illyria where he had been positioned as Caesar – as a lad of fifteen. It was deadly dangerous to be a member of an imperial family. Potin tetradrachm Valerian II as caesar (256-258). Alexandria year 5 = 257/8. Π Obv. ΛIK KOP OVAΛεPIANOC KAIC CεB, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Eagle standing left, head right with wreath in its beak, wings closed; L Є (date) across field. 23 mm, 11.24 gr. Emmett 3764.5. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XIV (20 March 1991), lot 547. CNG auction 442 lot 835, N.M.McQ. Holmes collection, April 17, 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Posted March 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 24, 2023 VALERIAN II AS (Consecratio issue) Rome, 258 7.34 g - 26 mm S 10611 - C 18 (Saloninus) - RIC Va 43 DIVO (CAES VA)LERIANO, bareheaded and draped bust right. CONS(ECRATIO), Funeral pyre in five tiers, surmounted by Valerian II in spread biga; S C in exergue. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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