Caesar, A.D. 253-258
Silver Double Denarius
Rome mint, A.D. 253-255
Obv: P LIC VALERIANVS CAES
Rev: IOVI CRESCENTI - Jupiter, as a child, riding, right, on goat
RIC 13
20x23 mm, 4.3g.
Valerian II was appointed Caesar by his grandfather, Valerian I while still a child. He was sent to Sirmium under the care and tutelage of the scheming Ingenuus, who attempted a rebellion when the still-young Valerian II died under mysterious circumstances.
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