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Augustus Maximus Pillar of the Community Italy 1790 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 1:11 pm Greetings fellow Citizens! I would like to add a Valerian I Antoninianus to my collection soon. I came across this example recently while on my quest. To my eyes it has an excellent flan with high silver content(for the time), so that's a plus. Does this coin check out okay, and what is a good price for it. Thanks Edited by Augustus Maximus 03/28/2015 1:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 1:22 pm Nice looking coin, well centered a little bit of a weak strike on the reverse but overall it would be a nice addition to your collection. Report this Post to the Staff
Augustus Maximus Pillar of the Community Italy 1790 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 1:25 pm Thanks for the quick answer Echizento. How much do you think this coin is worth? Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 1:30 pm No one really likes Valerian - his coinage is usually debased, in poor style and the guy was the only emperor captured alive in battle, which was a humiliating thing for the once great empire (this happening in the depths of the crisis of the third century - in fact, his capture sparked the formation of the tear away Palmyrene and Gallic empires). It is said that the debasing problem became so bad that trade reverted to the bartering system. As such, no-one really collects his coinage, so you can get it cheaply - even the cool and nice stuff. An example this fine id put at £10-15. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 1:38 pm I'd be will to pay $25-$30 if I was after one of his coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Augustus Maximus Pillar of the Community Italy 1790 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 1:42 pm Valerian's first few years went well, but you are right. The disaster in 260CE was, well a disaster. Poor Valerian Edited by Augustus Maximus 03/28/2015 1:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Augustus Maximus Pillar of the Community Italy 1790 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 2:10 pm I think I am good with this one then. It's $32. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 3:14 pm AM - Love the Valerian and your is nicer than most for all the reason Ben elegantly stated. This thread also gives me an opportunity to post SHAPUR!! Report this Post to the Staff
Augustus Maximus Pillar of the Community Italy 1790 Posts	Posted 03/28/2015 3:33 pm That is just wrong AN. Edited by Augustus Maximus 03/28/2015 3:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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