Valerian I, 253-260. Antoninianus (Silver, 21 mm, 4.16 g, 7 h), Rome, 255-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian I to right. Rev. APOLINI CONSERVA Apollo standing front, head to left, holding branch in his right hand and resting his left on lyre set on rock. Cohen 17. Eauze 1146. MIR 72c. RIC 72. A beautiful example, fully lustrous and with a magnificent portrait of fine style. Very minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.