Valerian I, 253-260. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 3.57 g, 12 h), Samosata, 255-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right. Rev. VICTORIAE / AVGG Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding whip in her right hand and reins in her left. Calicó 3449a. Cohen 239. MIR 1680c. RIC 276 corr. (bust also cuirassed, 'Antioch'). Rare. Lustrous, perfectly centered and sharply struck, an excellent example. Very light doubling on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.